Support for Carers in North West Leicestershire
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‘Time Out for Carers Coalville’
Address:
Marlene Reid Centre
85 Belvoir Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3PH
About
WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY ZOOM - PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE ZOOM CODE
The ‘Time Out for Carers’ group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10.30am to 11:30amn. 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. The usual leader is Sheneice.
Found in: All Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
Age UK - benefits checks
About
Currently, Age UK will do a benefits check over the phone for Leicestershire residents to check that you are getting everything you are entitled to. Ring or email to request one. You do not have to be over a certain age.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston,
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 Exercise Class
Contact Details:
Kate - 07535 691874
Address:
Coalville Labour Club
Bridge Road
Coalville
LE67 3PW
About
Every Thursday afternoon 3-4pm. £2 per session. Specially designed exercises for people with respiratory problems.
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 Wednesday of every month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the Coalville Labour Club.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Coalville Memory Café
Contact Details:
0116 231 1111 (Alzheimers Society)
Address:
Coalville Memory Café
Marlene Reid Centre,
Belvoir Road,
Coalville,
Leics.
LE67 3PH
About
First Friday of the month, 2 - 3:30pm.
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.
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,
Dementia Singing Group - Ashby
Contact Details:
01530 833000 (Mel)
Address:
Ashby Methodist Church
Burton Road
Ashby
LE65 2LP
About
A fun and lively group run by an experienced music therapist, for people with dementia and their carers. Complimentary tea and biscuits. The group meets fortnightly at Ashby Methodist Church. Upcoming sessions are 23 April, 7 May, 21 May, 4 June, 18 June, 2 July, 30 July . Phone Mel for ongoing dates. Parking £1 in the Co-Op car park, free for blue badge holders.
Found in: All Leicestershire, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Diabetes Support Group
Address:
Coalville Library
High Street
Coalville
Leics
LE67 3EA
About
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month - the mission of the group is provide a regular meeting place for people affected by diabetes to share information and experiences. 2019 dates are 9 April, 14 May, 11 June, 9 July, 13 Aug, 10 Sept, 15 Oct, 12 Nov, 10 Dec.
Drop in any time between 3-5pm. Guest speakers from 3:30pm.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Hope House Griffydam - day hospice
Address:
Hope House
Lower Brand
Griffydam
Leics
LE67 8HE
About
Hope House offers a warm, friendly welcome to around 8-10 local people each day, all of whom have a life limiting illness. The day lasts from 10:30 to 3:30 and a hot two course lunch is provided. Hope House is free to attend and transport is provided by volunteer drivers. Open Mondays and Thursdays. Guests must be able to feed themselves and toilet themselves, and people with dementia cannot be taken. Complimentary therapies including aromatherapy and reflexology are offered. Attendance is free and by referral only - please ring 01530 222079 to go through the simple referral process.
Found in: North West Leicestershire,
Hospice Hope Support Café
Address:
The Hub,
Bondgate,
Castle Donington,
DE74 2NR
About
Pastoral support for people with life limiting conditions, their families and carers. Contact Hospice Hope for more details.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Hospice Hope Support Cafe - Ashby
Address:
Legion House
South Street
Ashby de la Zouch
Leics
LE65 1BQ
About
For anyone affected by a life-limiting illness, this drop-in support café runs every Friday 1:30 - 4pm.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Hospice Hope Support Cafe - Ibstock
Address:
Methodist Church
Melbourne Road
Ibstock
Leics
LE67 6JS
About
For anyone affected by a life limiting illness, this drop in support café is open from 1:30 - 4pm
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Hospice Hope Support Cafe - Whitwick
Address:
Methodist Church
Hall Lane
Whitwick
Leics
LE67 5PF
About
For anyone affected by a life limited illness, this drop in support café runs from 1:30 - 4pm.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Joining Forces/Age UK Older Veterans Coffee Mornings
Address:
Hermitage FM Café
Memorial Square
Coalville
LE67 3TU
About
2nd Monday of each month, 10:00 - 12:00
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: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
LAMP support group for mental health carers
Contact Details:
Rowena - 0116 2556286
Address:
Coalville Children & Family Wellbeing Centre
3 HIgh Street
Coalville
LE67 3EA
(NEXT TO THE LIBRARY)
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 the last Tuesday of each month, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Leicestershire Parent Carer Forum
Address:
Agar Nook Community Centre
Belgrave Close,
Agar Nook,
Coalville,
Leicestershire,
LE67 4TN
About
Support for Carers is for carers of adults, not under-18s. However we are pleased to share 2019 dates of the Leicestershire Parent Carer Forum, 10-11am at Agar Nook in Coalville.
13 May
10 June
NO MEETINGS July/August
9 Sept
7 Oct
18 Nov
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
MS Support Group
Address:
Ulverscroft Activity Centre
Priory Lane
Ulverscroft
Leics
LE67 9PH
About
MS Support Group - a social activity of kurling, skittles, quoits and quizzes First Thursday of the month 1:30 - 3:30
Found in: Charnwood, Hinckley & Bosworth, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
ONLINE Arthritis Action groups, events and resources
About
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,
ONLINE understanding dementia course from the Alzheimers Society
About
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,
Social Eating - Thursday lunchtimes - Coalville
Address:
Unit 1-2 Market Street
Coalville
LE67 3DX
About
Run by CEP in conjunction with Super Kitchen and Fare Share, 2 courses for £3 adult/£2 child, 2 adults + 3 kids £10. 12 noon - 14:30. The kitchens have a 5 star hygiene rating!
A typical menu would be minted roast lamb, baby new potatoes and three veg, followed by crumble or trifle.
Found in: North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
The new OASIS group - Mental Health Friendship 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? £1.50 a meeting to cover room hire, first session free.
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,
