Carers Groups

We run many types of support groups, lunch clubs and cafes for Carers.

Why Come To A Support Group?

We all need support from other people, particularly at difficult times. It can help us to feel stronger.

As a Carer, you are doing a job, which can be tremendously demanding, both physically and emotionally.

You may be caring alone, probably with very little help from professionals, family or friends. You may have mixed feelings about your caring role. You probably often feel isolated and alone. Most Carers do feel like this, at least sometimes.

Time to Talk

However good you are at coping, there are times when you’ve had enough or need to let off steam. You may want to be able to talk to someone else who understands how you’re feeling, because they’re in a similar position themselves.

This is how most Carers Support Groups start.

We Understand

Some Carers may feel that it would be difficult to join a Carers Support Group because of lack of confidence, worried about being judged by others or cultural and class barriers.

We understand this and are committed to providing a service and support group to all Carers. Our support groups try to encourage all members to talk about their own experiences within a group by listening, accepting, showing respect, taking time to understand, encouraging trust and confidence

We also provide Carers Cafes where you can bring the person you care for if you like and other types of breaks. We hope that there is something for you.