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‘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, Money & Benefits, Other Services,
Alzheimer’s Society Carers’ Support Group
Contact Details:
Call Mark Hobster on 01162316921 or 07860592735
Address:
Harborough Methodist Church
Northampton Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9HE
About
A peer support group for carers of people with dementia. Meets on the first Friday of every month from 10am to midday. Includes guest speakers and the chance to socialise and get much-needed face-to-face support. Free parking and refreshments. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Breathe Easy - Market Harborough
Address:
Market Harborough Community Church
121 Bath Street
Market Harborough
Leics
LE16 9JL
About
A support group open to people with any form of lung disease, their carers, friends and family. Meets third Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm. Guest speakers most months.
Found in: Harborough, Groups & Forums,
Coping with Cancer in Leicestershire & Rutland
Address:
Lubenham Village Hall
Laughton Road
Lubenham
Market Harborough
LE16 7RT
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 second and fourth Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 4pm.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Dementia Harborough
Address:
Jubilee Hall
Congregational Church
Bowden Lane
Market Harborough
LE16 7JD
About
The Dementia Café meets on the third Thursday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. The group is open to anyone recently diagnosed with dementia together with their carers. Their programme of events includes fun activities and entertainment, and regular guest speakers. There is also a Singing for Memories group which meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2pm to 3.30pm where you can enjoy an afternoon of singing and playing musical instruments.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
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,
Lutterworth & District Carers’ Support Group
Contact Details:
Call Val on 01455 283387
Address:
Hazeland Court Residential Lounge
Guthlaxton Avenue
Lutterworth
About
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Lutterworth Gateway Club
Contact Details:
Call Chris Gilbert on 07710 514243 or Tina Chidlow on 01858 880538
Address:
Lutterworth Town Hall
Market Square
Lutterworth
About
A social club for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. Part of Mencap. Meets every other Friday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Also arranges activities and events for members throughout the year. The club costs £3 per session including refreshments.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Memory Box Dementia Cafe
Address:
One Stop Shop
Gilmorton Road
Lutterworth
About
Meets on the 3rd Friday of the month from 10am to 12pm.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Mental Health Carers’ Support Group
Address:
Bower House
32 Coventry Road
Market Harborough
About
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 10.30am to 12 noon. Aims to support carers of people with mental health difficulties. The group offers a programme of guest speakers giving information to carers plus the opportunity to meet, socialise with and gain support from each other.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Spectrum Market Harborough
About
Spectrum LAS is a parent support group for parents and carers of children, young people and adults on the Autism Spectrum or on the Autism diagnosis pathway.
Spectrum serve South Leicestershire and beyond, including Market Harborough, Kibworth, Wigston, Oadby and surrounding villages.
The group meets monthly in Market Harborough, and organise a wide range of activities and events throughout the year. It aims to be a welcoming, non-judgemental and informal support group.
They provide information about Autism, a lending library and regularly invite special needs professionals to attend the meetings.
They meet on the first Wednesday of the month, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at Roman Way Community Centre unless altered by the school holidays. Also the third Friday 10am - 12 noon.
Found in: Harborough, 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,
Time Out for Carers - Harborough
Address:
Methodist Church (opposite the Market Hall)
Northampton Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9HE
About
A drop-in social group for carers. Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3pm. Usual leader is Suzy.
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