Behçet's UK

Northern Ireland Online Support Group Meeting
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Behçet’s UK Trustee Fionnuala Mc Kinley, is hosting a support group meeting via Zoom on Monday 12 January 2026 at 7pm – 8:30pm for any adults affected by Behçet’s and living in Northern Ireland or Ireland.
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 12 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.

England Online Behçet’s Support Group Meeting (Evening)
2026-01-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
Volunteer Sarah McAllister is hosting an online support group on Zoom on Tuesday 13 January 2026, from 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm for anyone aged 18 or over living in England who is affected by Behçet’s.

Meeting topic: Mental Health
Research shows that people living with long-term health conditions, including Behçet’s, are more likely to experience anxiety, low mood, and other mental health challenges.
With January (with the so-called “Blue Monday”) being a tough month for many, Sarah felt it would be appropriate for this meeting to focus on mental health.
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 am on Tuesday 13 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 anytime.
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.

Northern Ireland Support Group Lunch
2026-01-24 12:30 | The Halfway House, 80 Halfway Rd, Banbridge, BT32 4HB
Fionnuala Mc Kinley would love for you to join her and the Behçet’s Northern Ireland Support Group for a meetup over lunch. It’s a great opportunity to meet up, enjoy some good food, and catch up with everyone. All the details are below.
Date and Time
Saturday, 24 January 2026, 12:30 pm
Where
The Halfway House, 80 Halfway Rd, Banbridge BT32 4HB
Cost
Please pay for your own food and drink on the day.
How to attend the lunch
Invitations will be emailed to existing support group members week commencing 5 January 2026.
If you’re not yet a member of the support group, please complete our online form and we’ll make sure you receive an invite.
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.

Spouses/Partners of people with Behçet's Online Support Group Meeting
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
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.
