Support for Carers in All Leicestershire

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Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 2:30 - 4pm at Countesthorpe Village Hall. The usual leader is Gurjit. Refreshments are provided and there is lots of free car parking. Small donations accepted on a voluntary basis.

This group is just for carers, giving them the chance to be honest about their caring roles without feeling inhibited. Why not come along and meet others in similar situations to you in a supportive, friendly environment. Guest speakers are frequently arranged and sometimes there is a raffle.

If you can’t make the face to face group why not attend the Blaby Zoom group on the 1st Thursday of each month, 7-8pm, giving you the opportunity to meet up with other carers from the comfort of your own home.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,

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This daytime Zoom support group is led by our Carers Services Manager, Kerry. This is open to all Leicestershire carers as long as the cared-for is 18+. Meet other carers, enjoy guest speakers and get your queries answered from the comfort and convenience of your own home. Perfect for carers who cannot easily leave the person they care for.

Every 3rd Friday afternoon from 2-3pm.

Forthcoming dates for 2022: 20 May, 17 June, 15 July, 19 August, 16 September. Please contact us for the Zoom code.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,

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The ‘Time Out for Carers’ Group meets on the 4th Monday of every month at Gorse Covert in Loughborough from 2.30pm to 4pm. Come along and meet other carers in your area, for advice and support and to enjoy some ‘time out’ from your caring role. The usual leader is Sheneice. There is often a guest speaker. A small optional donation towards refreshments is appreciated.

If you can’t make the face to face group why not join the evening Zoom group which is the 4th Wednesday from 7-8pm, giving you the opportunity to meet up with other carers from he comfort of your own home.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,

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A support group for carers, designed to give you a break from your caring role. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm. The usual leader is Gurjit.

If you can’t make the face to face group why not try the evening Zoom group which is held on the 3rd Tuesday 7-8pm, giving you the opportunity to meet other carers from the comfort of your own home.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,

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Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1.30pm - 3pm Come along to meet other carers and get advice and support whilst enjoying ‘time out’ from your caring role. The usual leader is Lisa.

If you can’t make the face to face group, why not try the evening Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm? It gives you the chance to meet other carers like you from the comfort and convenience of your own home.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,

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A friendly support group for unpaid carers of adults 18+. Meet up with other carers in a supportive atmosphere. Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3pm, usual leader is Elaine. Refreshments provided.

If you can’t make the daytime group why not try the evening Zoom from 7-8pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month, giving you the opportunity to meet up with other carers like you from the comfort of your own home?

Found in: All Leicestershire, Harborough, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,

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Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 2 - 3:30pm at the Carnegie Museum in Melton Mowbray (opposite Morrisons). The usual leader is Hannah. Guest speakers are frequently arranged. Come and meet other carers in a similar situation to you, in a supportive, friendly environment. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided, optional donation of £1.

If you can’t make the face-to-face meeting why not come along to the Zoom group instead, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 7-8pm, giving you the opportunity to meet other carers from the comfort of your own home.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Melton, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,

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The ‘Time Out for Carers’ group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10.30am to 12 noon.  Come along to meet other carers near you, for advice and support and to enjoy some ‘time out’ from your caring role. The usual leader is Sheneice.

If you can’t make the face to face meeting why not try the evening Zoom which is on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm, giving you the opportunity to meet other carers like you from the comfort and convenience of your own home?

Found in: All Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,

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VASL is the charity behind Support for Carers. In addition, VASL runs a range of projects in the Harborough District, including a community transport scheme to help elderly, disabled and rurally-isolated people who can’t use public transport; a project to help those living with a mental health condition; and a project to support people aged 60+ experiencing loneliness.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Active Together is a Leicestershire-wide initiative to provide adults aged 16+ with opportunities to get active and improve their health and well-being - including fun activities such as badminton, jogging, dancing and walking - and support for complete beginners.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Harborough, Activities & Events,

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An organisation set up to provide information, help and support for children, young people, and adults with ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - their families and anyone who supports them or works with them.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Leicester, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Currently, Age UK will do a benefits check over the phone for Leicestershire residents to check that you are getting everything you are entitled to. Ring or email to request one. You do not have to be over a certain age.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Rutland,

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The local branch of Age UK for Leicestershire and Rutland runs a free, confidential independent advice service to help you with everything from money and benefits to housing, residential and nursing care, family and personal matters and social activities - plus lots more. Helpline opening hours are Monday to Thursday 1.30pm to 4.30pm and Friday 1.30pm to 4.00pm. Age UK provides a range of other services too including Home Help; a handyman service; personal alarms and help with insurance, funeral plans and even your energy bills!

Found in: All Leicestershire,

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Drop by, meet and chat over coffee from 10am to 11.30am

Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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The team supports anyone over 50 affected by cancer and provides emotional and practical support.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Leicester,

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Activity groups give people affected by dementia the opportunity to take part in structured activities. Run by a facilitator, who encourages and supports people to take part. The group is also a chance to relax and socialise. Held on the 4th Thursday of every month from 1.30pm-3pm.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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We run group meetings in which people with Arthritis are given the opportunity to meet others who have the condition to share their hints, tips and experience about how they manage their pain and associated symptoms with confidence. We also invite along a series of expert speakers and talk about different elements of living with arthritis. 

The next meeting is 2-4pm Tuesday 26th November 2019. No charge, donations appreciated.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Leicester, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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11am - 12.30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month

This group is facilitated by Gujarati and Punjabi speaking staff and offers culturally tailored activities for people living with dementia and their carers.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Leicester,

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We play an essential part in helping anyone living or working in the borough of Charnwood by providing information, directing them to the best source of help for their issues and giving advice through trained generalist advisers and specialists. The service we provide is free, independent, confidential and impartial.

The advice we give covers all categories of social welfare law, although over 60% of our work actually relates to debt and welfare benefits. Other areas we cover include housing, employment, consumer, family & relationship issues and basic immigration queries.

Please see website for current opening hours, when is drop-in and when you need an appointment, branch surgeries around the district etc.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood,

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A local charity offering practical and emotional support to cancer patients and their carers in Leicestershire and Rutland including complementary therapy support groups in a calm and relaxed atmosphere such as aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage and Reiki. Treatments & refreshments free of charge. No need to book. Meets on the second and fouth Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm to 4pm.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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A fun and lively group run by an experienced music therapist, for people with dementia and their carers. Complimentary tea and biscuits. The group meets fortnightly at Ashby Methodist Church. Upcoming sessions are 23 April, 7 May, 21 May, 4 June, 18 June, 2 July, 30 July . Phone Mel for ongoing dates. Parking £1 in the Co-Op car park, free for blue badge holders.

Found in: All Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Dove Cottage, a day hospice in Stathern, is looking for people to join its online Dementia Support Groups. It’s an opportunity for carers to get information about dementia and gain peer support. They also have a home sitting service available. 2nd Friday of each month via Zoom.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Melton, Online Support,

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All currently available benefits are covered on the government’s own website.

Found in: All Leicestershire,

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Walking for health group.
Meet at the centre 9.30am Thursdays

Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Peer support groups give carers of people with dementia the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Activity groups give people affected by dementia the opportunity to take part in structured activities. Run by a facilitator who encourages and supports people to take part, the groups are also a chance to relax and socialise.

At this time both sessions run together, so the carer can go to the peer support group and the cared-for the activity group.

4th Tuesday of the month, 18:30 - 20:30.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Leicester, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Meets every 3rd Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm - open to carers of people with eating disorders, including in-patients, out-patients and those who haven’t been referred for treatment. Provides information, support and the chance to share experiences and ideas.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Leicester, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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The Centre includes solutions for independent living, from daily living aids to home adaptations. The Centre also provides advice, information and demonstrations to help you choose the most suitable equipment for your needs.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston,

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Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm. The usual leader is Elaine.

Currently taking place via ZOOM - please contact for invitation link.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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A fortnightly get together for people living with dementia and their carers.
Includes singing, dancing, quizzes and of course tea and cake

2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month 10.30am - 12pm

Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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11:00-12:30 Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 19th April 2022
Join us to increase your confidence and independence with getting online and developing your technology skills!

Found in: All Leicestershire,

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10.30am-12.00pm, each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

Memories in Sheds is for people living with dementia who would like to engage in practical activities such as woodwork, craft, gardening and making things for the home.
The Sheds Carers’ Social Group is an informal group for carers of people attending Memories in Sheds, with the aim of enabling social networks.

Found in: All Leicestershire,

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Monthly drop in sessions for anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis - including carers and cared for - on the last Thursday of every month, except December, when the session is a week earlier. On from 11am-2pm including guest speakers. Light refreshments provided. In addition, there are exercise classes every Tuesday at the same venue from 1.30pm-2.30pm.

Currently not meeting face to face

Email [email protected] for Zoom link to join in online!

Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Online Arthritis Action Groups
https:/www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events/
We are pleased to announce we are running Arthritis Action Group meetings online via Zoom, including a group for Leicestershire. The meetings are a way to connect with other people with arthritis, share experiences and tips, and support each other. Participants will need to contact us directly for the log in instructions for the meeting, and we have produced How To guides for those not familiar with using Zoom.

Arthritis appropriate Exercise Videos
https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/living-with-arthritis/resource-centre/exercises/
Many people living with a long-term health condition find it difficult to attend exercise classes. To help them, Arthritis Action recently launched a series of online chair based exercises developed with the aim of helping those with hip, knee or spinal Osteoarthritis more mobile and active.

Self-Management Resource
https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/onlinesme
We also have video resources exploring different elements of self-management, including pain management, distraction techniques and pacing.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Rutland, Online Support,

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The Alzheimers Society run CRISP, a very good 6-week programme for dementia carers giving them insight into the condition their loved one has, tips and tricks and coping strategies. We highly recommend it for all dementia carers, whether the person is newly diagnosed or has had the condition for some time.

With Covid-19, the Alzheimers Society are currently running the course by Zoom sessions. Please contact them for more details of the course including upcoming dates.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Rutland, Online Support,

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A charitable trust that provides day trips and holidays on waterways for people of all ages with any kind of disability or serious illness.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Activities & Events,

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Rethink Mental Illness is the largest national voluntary sector provider of mental health services with about 250 services and over 150 support groups. It directly helps almost 60,000 people every year across England. The organisation is commissioned by Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT to offer support to carers of adults suffering from severe and enduring mental illness.

Found in: All Leicestershire,

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6.15pm – 7.45pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

This group is for carers who are in the middle to late stages of their caring journey or where the needs of the person they are caring for are more complex. This group runs along side of Young Onset Activity & Carers’ Group

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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A welcoming space for those seeking support for their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Mondays between 10.30am and 12.30pm

Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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13:30-15:00 on the 1st Thursday afternoon of the month

This group will offer gardening and allotment activities throughout the year.

Found in: All Leicestershire,

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Join us on accessible walks across Leicester City and Leicestershire.
We will also be planning to schedule to take place at Abbey Park, Bradgate Park and Thornton Reservoir during 2022. Your ideas, knowledge and preferences are welcome in developing these activities and deciding which exciting place we will go to next!

Found in: All Leicestershire,

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Runs every Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems? Do you sometimes feel socially isolated & would like the opportunity to meet others with similar issues and make new friends? £1.50 a meeting to cover room hire, first session free.

Found in: All Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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The Share & Care Group is a social support group for people living with dementia together with their carers who live in Lutterworth and the surrounding villages. Meetings are run by professionals and volunteers who are trained to help those suffering from dementia cope better with their condition. The meetings, held in safe locations such as Lutterworth Methodist Church and the Parish Church of St. Mary, centre around a social gathering of people who share similar circumstances. Coffee mornings normally take place twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Friday from 10am to 12 noon, but the times and venue can vary. Please contact the group to find out more.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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The Singing Cafe is a cafe for people with mental health challenges including memory loss and dementia. Singing is good for you so why not take the person you care for along, so they can enjoy singing songs and meeting new people? Please check the website for Singing Cafe venues and times. The Singing Cafe is run by WOW Church, a registered charity, and they ask for a £3 voluntary donation per person, which includes refreshments. Accompanying carers need to stay with the person they care for.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Extends a very warm welcome to all who are affected by dementia, including family and carers. A friendly group whose sessions include socialising, music-related entertainment and refreshments.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Melton, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Need support for yourself? If you care for somebody else, then our group is here for you. You are important too!
- meet other carers
- have a cuppa and a chat
- enjoy group activities
- have your say, we listen!

Facebook and WhatsApp confidential support available.

1 - 3pm drop-in Fridays,
2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm - 8:30pm

Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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A lunch club for people with dementia and their carers living in Barrow upon Soar and surrounding villages. Meets on a Thursday once a month from 12.30pm.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Learning cooperatives for people no longer in full time work - set up to give people the chance to learn and find out more about subjects that interest them in small, friendly groups. The idea is to learn for fun, not for qualifications. Not just for older people, there’s no lower age limit if you want to join and it’s fine if you’re working part-time. If caring commitments make it difficult to get out and about you can also join a U3A online.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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6.30pm – 8.00pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
The activity group is for people who were under 65 years old when they were diagnosed with dementia, and runs along side The Snowdrops Carers’ Group
The Carers’ Group is for carers of younger people with dementia.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,