Support for Carers in North West Leicestershire
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‘Time Out for Carers’
Contact Details:
Call Support for Carers on 0845 689 9510 (calls charged at local rates)
Address:
Marlene Reid Centre
85 Belvoir Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3PH
About
The ‘Time Out for Carers’ group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10.30am to 12 noon. 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.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Alzheimer’s - Carers Support Group - Coalville Drop-in
Contact Details:
Address:
Marlene Reid Centre
85 Belvoir Road
Coalville
LE67 3PH
About
A drop-in support group for carers of people with dementia and memory problems including Alzheimer’s. Come along for an informal chat with other carers plus a cuppa and biscuit. (50p donation requested). The group also arranges activities and guest speakers. It meets the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10.30am to 12.00 noon.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Ashby de la Zouch Alzheimer’s Society Carer Support Group
Contact Details:
Laurie Woodruff, Dementia Support Worker, Alzheimer's Society on 0116 231 1114 or 07889 604233
Address:
Legion House
South Street
Ashby de la Zouch
About
Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 1.30pm to 3pm.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Breathe Easy North West Leicestershire Support Group
Address:
Coalville Labour Club
Bridge Road
Coalville
LE67 3PW
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 North West Leicestershire group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the Coalville Labour Club.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Coping with Cancer support group: Coalville
Address:
The Marlene Reid Centre
85 Belvoir Drive
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3PH
About
Group runs on the first and third Thursday of every month. 1.30pm-4.00pm. We are a drop in support group for cancer patients, their family members and carers. Come and enjoy a complementary therapy treatment in a calm and relaxing environment. Meet and chat to other patients or carers over refreshments. No need to book. Just turn up. Therapies available include: aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage and reiki. Treatments and refreshments are free of charge.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
The OASIS Project - Mental Health Support 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? Would you like to get involved in a supportive social and well-being group where you can share concerns, increase your self-confidence, learn new ways to cope better with your mental health, access information and advice and have some fun? Then the Oasis Project may be just what you need!
*Please note this project is NOT open to those who already have a Personal Budget or Direct Payment from social services to pay for support.
Found in: All Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire, 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,
