Support Groups
Did you know...all our support groups are run by Area Coordinators who volunteer their time to organise meetings all over the country. Our Area Coordinators are from all walks of life including some who suffer with EDS, to those who care for someone with it. Without our volunteers, the support we provide to you would cease to exist, so we are incredibly grateful for the invaluable work they do.
We have over 100 groups online and face to face, with the aim to provide safe, friendly environments where members can meet others, listen to people’s stories and learn from each other. All of our support groups also have a closed regional Facebook group for members only.
We are very grateful to all of our funders who help pay for the meetings, training of our volunteers and much more.
Reading
Alice
Hi, my name is Alice!
I was officially diagnosed with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in 2022, at the age of 20 years old. I had experienced various symptoms since adolescence, and began my diagnosis journey in my late teens. I guess, some may say, that I was ‘lucky’ to be diagnosed at such a young age. Since my hEDS diagnosis, I have also been diagnosed with PoTS, DDD, Occipital Neuralgia and even a few more – you would think I am collecting comorbidities!
I am currently a part-time Textile degree student, I am usually found sewing or crafting, and prior to my diagnosis, I wanted to pursue the dramatic arts. I absolutely love music, and attending concerts is something I will never say no to.
EDS UK have been very helpful in my journey, and the community members have always been welcoming – I wanted to give a little something back. I try to raise awareness through social media and thought it would be a great opportunity to become a volunteer. I have found the support groups very beneficial and I can only hope to bring someone else a bit more clarity and understanding surrounding the uniqueness of EDS
Members of EDS UK are welcome to join their regional closed members group on Facebook. Visit us here to join your regional group.
Please note that Volunteer Area Coordinators may not get back to you immediately.
If you need to talk right now, whatever you’re going through, there are people you can talk to any time. You can:
call Samaritans on 116 123 (UK-wide)
text SHOUT to 85258 (UK-wide)
call C.A.L.L. on 0800 132 737 (Wales only)
These services are for anyone who’s struggling. They won’t judge you.
They’re free, they’re anonymous, and they’re always open.
Online meeting
Date: 3rd September 2026
Start: 4:00 pm
Finish: 5:30 pm
Zoom meeting link: Click here to join
Additional info: Please ensure you read our online support group meeting policy and privacy policy before attending. The online support group policy is particularly important as it sets out guidelines for how the meeting will take place and things you should consider before attending an online support group.
Virtual support group meeting with Alice for anyone living in or around the Reading area. Everyone welcome.
Online meeting
Date: 5th November 2026
Start: 4:00 pm
Finish: 5:30 pm
Zoom meeting link: Click here to join
Additional info: Please ensure you read our online support group meeting policy and privacy policy before attending. The online support group policy is particularly important as it sets out guidelines for how the meeting will take place and things you should consider before attending an online support group.
Virtual support group meeting with Alice for anyone living in or around the Reading area. Everyone welcome.
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