Basingstoke Support Group

Welcome to the homepage of the Barrett's, Stomach and Oesophageal Cancer Support (BSOCS) group based in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

The meetings are very informal and aim to give people the opportunity to meet and share experiences with others living with Barrett's or oesophageal cancer. The meetings take place quarterly on the 1st Friday of the month.

The group are extremely fortunate to have the support of Specialist Nurses Miriam Jones and Meena Gurung from the Upper GI Department at North Hampshire Hospital. We also hope that Specialist Dietitian, Sarah Sharp, will be in regular attendance as diet and lifestyle advice is vital for patients with Barrett's and OC.

Our next meeting will take place as follows:

Date: Friday 2^nd September 2022

Time: 10.30 am – 12 midday

Location: Grove House, Lutyens Close, Chineham Court, Basingstoke, Hants, RG24 8AG (Please use the main entrance via the revolving doors)

This meeting will give people the usual opportunity to chat with others and Sarah Sharp (NHS Dietitian) will be on hand with some diet and lifestyle advice.

If you have any questions please do get in touch via [email protected]

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