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‘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,
‘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,
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,
BestLife - support for Broughton Astley residents with long term health conditions
Address:
Broughton Astley Village Hall
Station Road
Broughton Astley
Leics
About
Wellbeing support for people who have long term health conditions that significantly affect their quality of life. Social and emotional support to help individuals explore different options. We also offer a range of complementary therapies (reflexology, lndian head massage, aromatherapy, massage & Reiki and relaxation) administered by skilled volunteer therapists. We ask for a small donation per treatment to cover costs. We also aim work in partnership with other organisations to encourage people to become more involved in their local community.
The group is open to adults of all ages with a diagnosis of a long term health condition, resident in Broughton Astley and district, particularly individuals who are isolated or lack other support systems. The group meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month 10am to 12.30pm at Broughton Astley Village Hall.
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,
Carers Café - Waitrose Market Harborough
Address:
Waitrose
Springfield Street
Market Harborough
Leics
LE16 8BD
About
Every 4 weeks on Sundays from 2 - 4pm. Dates for rest of 2020 are 26 Jan, 23 Feb, 22 March, 19 April, 17 May, 14 June, 12 July 9, 9 Aug, 6 Sept, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec.
Tea, coffee and refreshments are provided free of charge and you are more than welcome bring the person you care for. No age restrictions whatsoever, but please make sure you stay with the person you care for. Free car park outside, max stay 90 minutes.
This is a joint initiative between Waitrose, Support for Carers and the Rotary Club.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, 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 Cafe Fleckney
Contact Details:
Steve Robson - 0116 2403218
Address:
Fleckney Library
School Street
Fleckney
Leics
LE8 8AS
About
Fleckney CommuniCare have started a new dementia café meeting in Fleckney library on the 4th Thursday of each month from 11am - 1pm. Join them for a light lunch and chat in a relaxed atmosphere. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
Found in: Blaby, 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,
Friendship Lunches, Market Harborough, second Wednesday of each month
Address:
The Royalist (pub)
29 Western Avenue
Market Harborough
Leics
LE16 9PL
About
For £7 you get a home cooked two course meal, company, activities and a raffle. Second Wednesday of each month from noon to 3pm. Organised by Home Instead, a domiciliary care agency.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Harborough Cancer Support Group
Address:
The Methodist Church
Northampton Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9HE
About
A free local group that provides positive support and aims to boost the physical and mental wellbeing of those affected by cancer. Whether recently diagnosed, undergoing treatment, in remission or a caregiver they offer men, women and young adults a relaxed and friendly place to have a hot drink and a chat, meet others in a similar situation, receive a range of complimentary therapies including massage, reflexology, Indian head massage or reiki, guest speakers, workshops and one to one counselling.
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 1:30 - 5pm
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,
Market Harborough Memory Café
Contact Details:
0116 231 1111 (Alzheimers Society)
Address:
Market Harborough Methodist Church,
Northampton Road,
Market Harborough.
Leics.
LE16 9HE
About
Dementia Cafés provide information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. They are also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
First Friday of each month 10 - 11.30am
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Memory Box Dementia Cafe
Contact Details:
Call The Alzheimers Society on 0116 2311111
Address:
Cotesbach Village Hall,
Main Street,
Cotesbach,
Lutterworth,
Leics
LE17 4HZ
About
Meets on the 3rd Friday of the month from 10.30am 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,
