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‘Blaby District Time Out For Carers Groups’
Address:
Countesthorpe Village Hall
Station Road
Countesthorpe
Leics
LE8 5TB
About
UPDATE 30.11.21 - Due to the new variant, this meeting will be by Zoom until further notice. Same time and date.
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,
‘Daytime Zoom Carers Support Group - Countywide’
About
Brand new for winter 2021 is our daytime Zoom support group 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.
Friday afternoon from 2-3pm.
Dates for 2021 - Friday Nov 26th and Friday December 17th.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
4Ward Strokes Leicester
Contact Details:
Call Julie on 07530 907712
Address:
Braunstone Civic Centre
Kingsway
Braunstone Town
Leicester
About
A Stroke Association voluntary support group aimed at caring for and helping stroke survivors of working age, their families, carers, friends and anyone who knows them. The group meets on a monthly basis with the help of four volunteers, two of which have had strokes themselves. It provides a very friendly place for people to meet and socialise plus a fun Extend exercise session run by a qualified tutor. The group describes itself as ‘an extended family rather than just a group’. It has been together for over three years and provides people with somewhere to chat over a cup of tea or coffee whilst sharing experiences and problems. Also runs social events including bowling, river cruises and trips to the seaside. Costs £3 per session including refreshments.
Found in: Blaby, 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,
Alzheimer’s Society Forget Me Not Memory Cafe, Countesthorpe
Contact Details:
Gill Buttery (Leicestershire & Rutland Locality) on 0116 231 692
Address:
Countesthorpe Village Hall
Station Road
Countesthorpe
Leicestershire
LE8 5TB
About
Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 2pm to 3.30pm. If you have dementia or are caring for someone with dementia, come along to your local support group. Meet with other carers, have a cuppa, receive information, support and guidance.
Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Blaby Singing for the Brain Group
Contact Details:
0116 231 1111 (Alzheimers Society)
Address:
Blaby& District Social Centre,
Leicester Road,
Blaby,
Leicester.
LE8 4GQ
About
Singing for the Brain brings people together in a friendly, fun and social environment. Based around the principles of music therapy, the stimulating sessions include vocal warm-ups and singing a variety of familiar and new songs.
1st Wednesday of each month, 13:30 - 15:30
Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Breathe Easy Blaby Support Group
Address:
Education Centre
Glenfield Hospital
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 9QP
About
Breathe Easy Groups are run by the British Lung Foundation Support Network and are open to anyone with any form of lung disease. They also offer support to carers, family members and friends. The Breathe Easy Blaby group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2pm to 4pm at Glenfield Hospital.
Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Caring Friends
Contact Details:
Alan Hooton on 0116 2841982
Address:
Palmers Garden Centre Cafe
St John’s
Enderby
LE19 2BS
About
A drop-in social group for carers. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10.30am to 12.00 noon.
Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Dementia Cafe Fleckney
Address:
Fleckney Library
School Street
Fleckney
Leics
LE8 8AS
About
Updated November 2021;
The Memories Cafe (held in Fleckney Library) is currently closed until further notice.
Due to Coronavirus Restrictions. Thank you all for your support we will restart as soon as it is advised.
Found in: Blaby, Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
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,
Joining Forces/ Age UK veteran’s coffee mornings
Address:
Council Chambers
Blaby District Council Offices
Desford Road
Narborough
LE19 2EP
About
4th Wed of each month, 10am - 12 noon
These coffee mornings are open to veterans born before 1950, along with their spouses or carers. A great way to meet up with other veterans and carers.
Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
LAMP support group for mental health carers
Contact Details:
Rowena - 0116 2556286
Address:
The Lodge
A Place To Grow
Mill Lane
Enderby
LE19 4LX
(NEXT TO THE LEISURE CENTRE)
About
Help and support for those looking after someone with mental health needs. Meet, socialise and share experiences with other carers, get signposted to other places that provide support, and access advice, information and advocacy. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month 10:30am - 12:30pm
Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Northfield Medical Practice Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Contact Details:
About
Get involved in how the Practice is run and have your say on issues such as the appointment system and telephone access.
Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Rethink Mental Health Carers Group
Contact Details:
Nicky Daily on 01530 276525
Address:
Cedar Centre
Cedar Avenue (off Moat Street)
Wigston
LE18 2LA
About
A drop-in social group for carers of people with poor mental health. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
Found in: Blaby, Oadby & Wigston, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Tuesday Teapot Group
Contact Details:
Call Sue Jones on 0116 229 9277
Address:
Parish Hall
Kings Drive
Leicester Forest East
About
A drop-in social group for carers and non-carers. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month for a cup of tea, cake and a chat from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
