A NEW support group has been set up for patients who have had hip or knee replacements.

The group at the University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton, is to be patient-led and the hospital would like to encourage patients to attend the first meeting, to discuss what they would like the aim of the group to be.

Patients interested in the group are being asked to contact Janet Taylor on (01642) 617617 extension 4870.

The first meeting will take place tomorrow, at the Masonic Hall, Wellington Street, Stockton.

Anyone interested can either take part in the session from 10am to noon or from 1.30pm to 3.30pm