Support for Carers in All Leicestershire
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Go back and show all groups in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Rutland,
‘Blaby District Time Out For Carers Group’
Address:
Countesthorpe Village Hall
Station Road
Countesthorpe
Leics
LE8 5TB
About
***WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY HELD OVER ZOOM - EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE CODE***
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 2:30 - 3:30pm, Countesthorpe Village Hall. 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.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
‘Loughborough Time Out for Carers’
Address:
Gorse Covert Community Centre
Maxwell Drive
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 4RZ
About
WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY ZOOM - PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE ZOOM CODE
The ‘Time Out for Carers’ Group meets on the fourth Monday of every month from 2.30pm to 3:30pm. Come along and meet other carers near you, for advice and support and to enjoy some ‘time out’ from your caring role. The usual leader is Sheneice.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
‘Oadby and Wigston Time Out for Carers Group’
Address:
Salvation Army (please ask at reception for directions to the room)
Ladysmith Road
Off Saffron Road
South Wigston
LE1 4UT
About
WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY ZOOM - PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE ZOOM CODE
A drop-in 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.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
‘Time Out for Carers - Harborough’
Address:
Methodist Church (opposite the Market Hall)
Northampton Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9HE
About
WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY ZOOM - PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE ZOOM CODE
A drop-in social 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 2.30pm, usual leader is Sarah.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Harborough, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
‘Time Out For Carers - Hinckley’
Address:
The Mary Forryan Centre
St Peters Church
Leicester Road
Hinckley
Leics
LE10 1LW
About
WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY ZOOM - PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE ZOOM CODE
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10.30am to 11:30am. Come along to meet other carers and get advice and support whilst enjoying ‘time out’ from your caring role. The usual leader is Kerry.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
‘Time Out for Carers Coalville’
Address:
Marlene Reid Centre
85 Belvoir Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3PH
About
WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY ZOOM - PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE ZOOM CODE
The ‘Time Out for Carers’ group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10.30am to 11:30amn. Carers are welcome to drop into the monthly sessions at any time, you don’t have to stay for the whole morning. 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.
Found in: All Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
‘Time Out for Carers Group - Melton Mowbray’
Address:
The Melton Carnegie Museum
Thorpe End
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1RB
About
WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY ZOOM - PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE ZOOM CODE
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 11am to 12pm. The usual leader is Hannah. Guest speakers are frequently arranged. Come and meet other carers in similar situations to you, in a supportive, friendly environment.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Melton, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
‘VASL - Your Local Charity’
Address:
VASL
First Floor
Torch House
Torch Way
Northampton Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9HL
About
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,
Active Together
About
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,
ADHD Solutions
Address:
St Gabriel’s Community Centre
Kerrysdale Avenue
Rushey Mead
Leicester
LE4 7GH
About
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,
Age UK - benefits checks
About
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,
Age UK - Info & Advice Service
Address:
Age UK
Lansdowne House
113 Princess Road East
Leicester
LE1 7LA
About
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,
Age UK Crafts and Games for people with early dementia
Contact Details:
0116 2992278 or 0116 2992233
Address:
Pathways Centre
Baptist Walk
Hinckley
LE10 1PR
About
Held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10.30am-11.30am.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Age UK Laptop and Tablet Help Group
Contact Details:
Call Age UK on 01455 619 519
Address:
Pathways Centre
Baptist Walk
Hinckley
LE10 1PR
About
Held every Tuesday from 10.30am-12.30pm.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland Macmillan Cancer Support Project
Contact Details:
Call Karen Valentine on 0116 204 6440 or 0773 4960243 or Ros Moore on 0116 223 7370 or 0773 4960242
Address:
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland Macmillan Cancer Support Project
Minster House
30 De Montfort Street
Leicester
LE1 7GD
About
The team supports anyone over 50 affected by cancer and provides emotional and practical support.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Leicester,
Age UK Walk
Contact Details:
Call Age UK on 01455 619 519
About
Age UK Walk from Argents Mead Bandstand, Hinckley starting at 10.30am on Tuesdays.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Alzheimer’s Society Activity Group
Contact Details:
Call The Alzheimer's Society on 0116 231 1111 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.)
Address:
Braunstone Civic Centre
209 Kingsway
Braunstone
LE3 2PP
About
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,
Arthritis Action
Address:
Dock,
Pioneer Park,
75 Exploration Drive,
Leicester
LE4 5NN
About
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,
Charnwood Citizens Advice Bureau
Address:
Woodgate Chambers,
70 Woodgate,
Loughborough LE11 2TZ
About
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,
Coping with Cancer in Leicestershire & Rutland
Address:
Wanlip Village Hall
Wanlip
Leicestershire
LE7 4PJ
About
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,
Dementia Crafts and Games Cafe
Contact Details:
Emma Hopkins on 01455 619519
Address:
Pathways Centre
Hinckley Baptist Church
Baptist Walk
Hinckley
LE10 1PR
About
A Dementia Crafts and Games Cafe for dementia sufferers and their carers and families, run by Age UK and the Pathways Centre. Includes basic arts and crafts activities like card making, jewellery making, cutting/sticking crafts, memory boards, photo collages, plant pot painting and wind chime decorating. Open on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10.30am to 12 noon.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Dementia Singing Group - Ashby
Contact Details:
01530 833000 (Mel)
Address:
Ashby Methodist Church
Burton Road
Ashby
LE65 2LP
About
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,
Dementia Support Group - Dove Cottage
About
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,
Department of Work and Pensions - Benefits
Contact Details:
About
All currently available benefits are covered on the government’s own website.
Found in: All Leicestershire,
Early Onset Dementia Carers Peer and Activity Groups (under 65s)
Contact Details:
0116 231 1111 (Alzheimers Society)
Address:
Braunstone Civic Centre,
209 Kingsway,
Braunstone,
Leicester.
LE3 2PP.
About
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,
Eating Disorders Carers’ Group
Contact Details:
Call Rethink Mental Illness on 01530 276 525 to find out more about the group
Address:
Meeting Room 1
Bennion Centre
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 9DZ
About
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,
Enable Me® Centre
Contact Details:
Call Julie on 0844 893 6956
Address:
NRS Community Equipment Services
Units K, L, M
Wilson Road
South Wigston
Leicester
LE18 4TP
About
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,
Harborough Mental Health Carers’ Support Group
Address:
Methodist Church (upstairs room)
Northampton Road
Market Harborough
Leics
LE16 9HE
About
This supportive group is specifically for carers of adults experiencing problems with their mental health and tends to attract a slightly younger cohort of carers. Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The usual leader is Kerry.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Multiple Sclerosis Society drop-in sessions
Address:
Working Mens Club
Stockwell Head
Hinckley
LE10 1RE
About
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.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
ONLINE Arthritis Action groups, events and resources
About
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,
ONLINE understanding dementia course from the Alzheimers Society
About
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,
Peter Le Marchant Trust
Address:
Canalside Moorings
Beeches Road
Loughborough
LE11 2NS
About
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,
Rethink Mental Illness - Leicestershire and Rutland County Carers’ Service
About
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,
The new OASIS group - Mental Health Friendship Group
Address:
Marlene Reid Centre
85 Belvoir Road
Coalville
LE67 3PH
About
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,
The Share & Care Group
About
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,
The Singing Cafe
About
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,
Thrummy Drummers Dementia Social and Support Group
Contact Details:
Call June on 07484 147524
Address:
Elizabeth Park Sports & Community Centre
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8FN
About
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,
Time Out For Carers Barwell Group
Contact Details:
Call Kerry Smith on 07947 949 721
Address:
Barwell Community House
33 Bradgate Rd
Barwell
Leicester
LE9 8FB
About
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Come along to meet other carers and have a cuppa and a chat. Drop in from 7pm to 8.30pm.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Trinity Lunch Club (TLC)
Contact Details:
Joanne Clarke on 01509 631782
Address:
Trinity Rooms
Church Street
Barrow Upon Soar
About
A lunch club for people with dementia and their carers. Meets on the last Thursday of each month from 12.30pm.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Universities of Third Age (U3As)
Contact Details:
Address:
You can find your nearest U3A group by searching the U3A website or please feel free to get in touch with us for more help.
About
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,
