Spouses/Partners of people with Behçet’s Online Support Group Meeting
Behçet’s UK Trustee Fionnuala Mc Kinley, is hosting an online support group for spouses and partners of people living with Behçet’s on Monday, 26 January 2026, 19:00 – 20:30.
“When a partner develops a long-term chronic illness like Behçet’s, it affects more than just the person living with the condition. Family, friends, and co-workers may feel the impact, but often the greatest effect is on their spouse or partner.”
Fionnuala McKinley, Behçet’s UK Trustee
This group provides a safe and supportive space for anyone living in the UK whose spouse or partner has Behçet’s to share their thoughts and connect with others in similar situations who understand what they’re going through.
The group is open to people living in the UK (18+) whose spouse or partner has been diagnosed with, or is seeking a diagnosis of, Behçet’s.
Meeting topic: General meeting
This session will be a general support group meeting, where everyone can chat and ask questions. Fionnuala will guide the discussion based on your input.
How to join
If you are interested in joining this meeting, please visit our Behçet’s Support Group page and complete the online registration form by 11:30 a.m. on Monday 26 January 2026.
If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to receive invitations to future meetings, please complete the online registration form at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’d like to learn more about our support groups, please view our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us at info@behcetsuk.org
Remember
Behçet’s Support Groups are run by volunteers with personal experience of Behçet’s or long-term involvement in the Behçet’s community. While Behçet’s UK and our volunteers cannot provide medical advice, we can guide you to reliable information. Hearing about what has worked for others can also support your conversations with your own healthcare team.
Our groups offer peer support – stories and tips shared in the groups reflect individual experiences. What works, or doesn’t work, for one person may not be the same for others. You must never delay seeking medical advice, ignore professional guidance, or stop/change your treatment based on information shared in support group meetings.