Online Support in Blaby

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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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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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BEGINS NOV 2021

Held via Zoom on the 1st Thursday of each month, 7-8pm, hosted by Gurjit. A chance to connect with other Blaby district carers from the comfort of your own home.

Found in: Blaby, Online Support, Groups & Forums,