These meetings offer the opportunity for continuing mutual support between bereaved families.
They also provide a means of learning what else is happening in the local area and of taking action if members wish to do so.
Victims who use our support services are encouraged to contact the Support Services Manager, Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email sally.howard@roadpeace.org if they have any concerns or issues.
RoadPeace currently has groups in the following areas. Use the tabs to learn more:
Gaining support after the awful aftermath of losing a loved one in a crash through those similarly affected has been a lifeline for our family. No one else seems to understand the pain and grief that engulfs you
– Bereaved mother.
London
Our London support group meets bi-monthly on the second Wednesday of every other month.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Wednesday | 12th January 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9th March 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 11th May 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 13th July 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 14th September 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9th November 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
These meetings are facilitated by RoadPeace member Pam Coling and supported by Sally Howard (Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover) and Cynthia Barlow (RoadPeace Chair).
These meetings are being supported by MOPAC.
For injured victims, please see our National Injured Group page for meeting dates
For further information contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Other local activities:
- Roadside vigils
- An annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims service held on Sunday 20th November 2022.
West Midlands
Our West Midlands group meets bi-monthly in Birmingham on the third Wednesday of every other month.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Wednesday | 19th January 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 16th March 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 18th May 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 20th July 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 21st September 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 16th November 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
Meetings are facilitated by RoadPeace members Steve Thompson (West Midlands Group Facilitator) and Lucy Harrison (Local Group Coordinator)
On alternate months, our West Midlands group will be hosting virtual coffee mornings on the second Sunday of the month.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Sunday | 13th February 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 10th April 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 12th June 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 14th August 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 9th October 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 11th December 2022 | 10.00-11.00am |
For further information contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Other local activities:
- Ceremony of Remembrance on Saturday 13th August at the RoadPeace Wood, National Arboretum, Staffordshire
- An annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims service held on Sunday 20th November 2022.
North West
Our North West group meets bi-monthly in Merseyside on the first Wednesday of every other month.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Wednesday | 5th January 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 2nd March 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 4th May 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 6th July 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 7th September 2022 | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 2nd November 2022 | 7.30pm |
Meetings are held at the Merseyside Police Headquarters, Canning Place, Liverpool, L1 8JX and hosted by Pauline Fielding (North West Local group Coordinator) with representatives from Merseyside Police.
For security reasons we request attendees let us know their names and car registration if driving in advance. This can be done by phone or email.
The North West Group also hold support meetings for families bereaved by road crashes.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Friday | 7th January 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 4th February 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 4th March 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 1st April 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 6th May 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 10th June 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 1st July 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 5th August 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 2nd September 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 7th October 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 4th November 2022 | 1.00pm |
| Friday | 2nd December 2022 | 1.00pm |
Meetings are held in the Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT and facilitated by Pauline Fielding and Mary Goodchild (Group Facilitator).
For further information contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Other local activities:
- An annual Ceremony of Remembrance held on 31st August at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
- An annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims service held at St George’s Hall on Sunday 20th November 2022
South West
Our South West group meets monthly in Bristol. Meetings alternate between the second Saturday and the second Tuesday of the month.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Saturday | 8th January 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 8th February 2022 | 6.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 19th March 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 12th April 2022 | 6.00pm -8.00pm |
| Saturday | 14th May 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 14th June 2022 | 6.00pm -8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9th July 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9th August 2022 | 6.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 10th September 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 11th October 2022 | 6.00pm -8.00pm |
| Saturday | 12th November 2022 | 10.00am -12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 13th December 2022 | 6.00pm -8.00pm |
Meetings are held at Metcalfes Solicitors, 46-48 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4LY and facilitated by RoadPeace South West Local Group Coordinator Kate Uzzell.
For further information and if you would like to attend a meeting please contact Kate at kate.uzzellk@gmail.com.
North East
To find out more about our North East group and for meeting dates please contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
Scotland
To find out more about our Scotland group and for meeting dates please contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
East Midlands
Our East Midlands support group meets bi-monthly on the third Tuesday.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Tuesday | 15th February 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Tuesday | 24th April 2022 – a guided hike led by group coordinator | 10:30 am |
| Tuesday | 21st June 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Tuesday | 16th August 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Tuesday | 18th October 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Tuesday | 20th December 2022 | 6.30-8.30pm |
These meetings are facilitated by RoadPeace member Iris Yee (East Midlands Local Group Coordinator).
For further information contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
South Wales
To find out more about our South Wales group and for meeting dates please contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
West Mercia
Our West Mercia support group for bereaved families meets bi-monthly on the last Wednesday.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Wednesday | 26th January 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Monday | 4th April 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 25th May 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 27th July 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 28th September 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 30th November 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
These meetings are being supported by West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.
For injured victims, please see our National Injured Group page for meeting dates
For further information contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
North Yorkshire
Our Yorkshire support group for bereaved families meets bi-monthly on the last Tuesday .
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Tuesday | 22nd February 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 26th April 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 28th June 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 30th August 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 25th October 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 27th December 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
These meetings are being supported by Local Group Coordinator, Jane Fascia.
For injured victims, please see our National Injured Group page for meeting dates
For further information contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
National Injured Group
We have recently combined our regional injured groups into one national support group that can be attended online. The group meets bi-monthly on the last Wednesday of the Month.
Due to current restrictions, all meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2022
| Day | Date | Time |
| Wednesday | 27th April 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 29th June 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 31st August 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 26th October 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 28th December 2022 | 6.00-8.00pm |
These meetings are being facilitated by Angela McShane.
For further information contact our Support Services Manager (Interim Maternity Cover), Sally Howard on 020 7733 1603 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.