Abstract Background The benefits of patient support groups are widely recognised, playing a vital role in cancer survivorship. Patients undergoing Oesophageal or gastric resection for cancer are presented with an array of unique post operative and life altering symptoms. Patients and carers alike can be profoundly affected as they live with their cancer diagnosis and the impact of the substantial surgery. The ‘Little and Often’ support group was established 16 years ago to support patients and carers in this regard, meetings are held monthly at a hospital site venue and combine informal conversation with Health care professional speakers.as requested by attendees. Methods A survey was conducted at the ‘Little and Often’ support group amongst attendees, patients and carers alike (n=17). The survey was a combination of open questions and rating scales and was submitted anonymously. Patients and carers were also asked to describe their feelings prior to attending the support group, and to describe how they felt after attending the support group to see if attendance had a bearing. The results were collated and reflected upon to inform the format of future support group meetings. Results The results tell us that most patients and carers find the ‘Little and Often’ support group valuable to their cancer journey and survivorship. Many affirmative aspects were identified that had a positive impact on patient experience, and 82% attendees stated there was nothing they did not like about the group. 100% attendees liked having a Health care professional present and accessible at the group. 100% of attendees either strongly agreed or agreed that the group had made an important difference in their life in a safe space that left them with hope for the future. Conclusions This survey reinforces the perceived benefits of patients and their carers attending the Little and Often support group. The format of having a health care professional speak alongside informal conversation was welcomed by the attendees. The group facilitates a patients transition from feeling alone and isolated at times to feeling hopeful, supported, and positive about the future. It would be prudent to repeat this survey on a larger cohort of patient across a longer time scale, a validated quality of life assessment tool can be utilised to monitor the impact of the Little and Often group on patients and carers.