Warwickshire Support Groups
A number of support groups exist in Warwickshire, that enable carers and family members with dementia to meet other people who know what it's like for them. Groups may also have programmes which include speakers and/or social events.
Local Support Groups
In your role as a carer it is essential that you have the support of the professionals but it is also very helpful to have the support of other carers, people who are in the same boat as you, can perhaps offer advice and most importantly be there to listen. Carers’ Support Groups are always great places to meet up, socialise and relax with friends. Most carer support groups are exclusively for the carers, although there may be social activities when the cared for are made very welcome. This may be a chance for the person you care for to be among people who understand.
Some meetings may have a guest speaker, who can perhaps offer information about a particular aspect of being a carer; finances, respite care or practical help. These groups can often become a lifeline, contact your nearest group today and find out how they can help you. You can get involved as much or as little as you choose.
These carers’ support groups are not just for carers of people with dementia but also for a range of mental health and learning disabilities.
Bedworth Carers
The Bedworth Carers meet on the first Wednesday of every month at the Citizen's Advice Bureau. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Contact Will Roe on 02476 491383 or Gordon Nash on 02476 758200 for more details.
Rugby Carers
This group meets on Wednesdays at various venues for meals and mutual support. For details and meeting times contact Guideposts' Carer Support Service 0845 600 9980 or Jenny Hicks on 01788 543180 or email Rugby Carers Group.
Stockingford Carers
The Stockingford Carers meet up on the first Thursday of the month at St. Paul's Parish Centre, Church Road, Stoc kingford. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Contact Muriel Bromage 02476 392708.
Alzheimer's Cafés
These are open to people at various venues across the county. Contact the Warwickshire branch for information 01926 888899.
Phoenix Post Diagnosis Support Group
Phoenix works with carers and people with dementia who live in the north of Warwickshire. It provides practical support which includes respite and emotional support for carers and people with dementia. To contact the group telephone 07989 614749 or email iris.rogers@covwarkpt.nhs.uk.
Asian Phoenix - Supporting People with Dementia and their Carers
Asian Phoenix works with carers and people with dementia who live in the north of Warwickshire. It provides practical support which includes respite and emotional support for carers and people with dementia. To contact the group telephone 02476 374434 or e-mail elsy1412@yahoo.co.uk
Waverley Carers for Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Meet at the Waverely Day Centre, Waverley Road, Kenilworth on third Saturday of the month. Contact Rosemary for further information 01926 858433
Carers' Group - Henley in Arden
This group meets up every third Thursday of the month from 10:30am - 12:30pm at Dell Court, Cherry Orchard. Come along for a coffee and a chat and meet up with other family carers. Call Ann for more information 01926 833911.
Carers' Group - Southam
This group meets up on the first Wednesday of each month at Southam Clinic, Pendicke Street, from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Call Ann for more information 01926 833911.
Carers' Group - Stratford-upon-Avon
This group meets up every second Tuesday of the month at Briar Croft from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. For more information call Ann on 01926 833911.
