Meet Ups

Meet UPs

Our IBC support group aims to organise regular, in-person meetups. Past meetups have been held at various locations throughout the UK and in Ireland.

As inflammatory breast cancer is such a rare diagnosis, many attendees would otherwise never have the opportunity to meet others living with the same condition. Our meetups provide a supportive and understanding community where meaningful connections can be made.

We currently host meetups in both the UK and Ireland and are always keen to expand our regional network. If you would like to join a future meetup, or are interested in organising one in your local area, we would love to hear from you.

Meet Ups 2026

New for 2026, we’re hosting not just one, but several in-person meet-ups across the UK and Ireland this year!

These will be relaxed, informal get-togethers with coffee and a chat . A chance to meet others living with IBC in person, share your stories and hear theirs too. In a safe and confidential space, you’ll enjoy open, supportive conversations and connect with people who fully understand what you’re going through.

They are FREE to attend, drinks and refreshments will be provided.

Map of the United Kingdom with location pins on various cities.

Dublin

Tuesday 24th March 2026
11:00am-2:00pm
Irish Cancer Society

RSVP Dublin
Bristol

Tuesday 12th May 2026
1:00pm-5:30pm
Penny Brohn, Ham Green House

RSVP Bristol
Manchester

Friday 5th June 2026
‍10am- 1pm
Maggie’s Centre, Manchester

RSVP Manchester
Cardiff

Monday 6th July 2026
10:30am-1:30pm
Ray of Light, Whitchurch

RSVP Cardiff
Newcastle

Date 10th July 2026
Time 10-12pm
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

RSVP Newcastle
Birmingham

TBC September 2026
10:00am-4:00pm
University of Birmingham

RSVP Birmingham
Edinburgh

Saturday 31st October 2026
11:00am-2:00pm
House of Hope, Edinburgh

RSVP Edinburgh
London

Date TBC
Time TBC
Location TBC

RSVP London

If you would still like to attend a meet up and you are unable to make it for 2026. Please complete the following form to register your interest for any further Meet Ups

Meet Up interest form

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London 〰️ Birmingham 〰️ Edinburgh 〰️ Cardiff 〰️ Brighton 〰️ Manchester 〰️ Southampton 〰️ Glasgow 〰️ Liverpool 〰️ Milton Keynes 〰️

Each year one of our meet ups takes place at the University of Birmingham, where participants can take a tour of the tissue bank and attend a question & answer session with two IBC experts: our charity-funded researcher and a leading IBC breast oncologist. These educational sessions at the university are followed by a group dinner in central Birmingham.

Below are photos from our previous meet ups