Carers Support Groups

There are numerous support groups across the county, you can view or download a list from the links on the right to find one in your area.

We will also feature here any that have sent us an up to date programme.

If you have a group that you would like to publicise please contact the webmaster janet.chamberlain@sompar.nhs.uk or on 01373 455854

Carers Support Group in Bridgwater

To be held at GlanvilleHouse, Bridgwater

Last Thursday of Every Month Starting in January 2009

10am to 12pm

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Penn House Yeovil MH Carers Group

meet the last Thursday of the month from 2-4pm on Acacia, which is situated on the Summerlands site in Yeovil. It offer's a very varied programme and it's a good opportunity to meet people in the same or very similar situation as yourself knowing we can enjoy our tea and donuts in a safe and confidential  environment. Please call Jackie Murphy on 01935 428420 / 07738898775 for further information.

Jackie Murphy
Carers Services
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
 01935 428420 ext 363
Mobile 07738898775

"I look forward to hearing from you". 

Rethink Carers Carers & Relatives Support Group - Taunton

for further information please contact Peter Johnstone on

07790 877585.

Taunton Aspergers Deane Aspergers Carers Group

Meets bi-monthly

from 12.00-2.00pm

at Rethink, Tower Street ,

Taunton

Contact  01823 354167 for  programme

The Taunton Deane Information and Support Group for Carers

Usually meets on the 1 st & 3 rd Friday of the month

from 2.00 ~ 3.30pm

at Robin Close, Bishops Hull

Taunton

Contact  01823 354167,

Pat Hughes 01823 666346 or Michael D’Agostino 01823 335062 for the  programme

The Taunton Remembering Group

for carers and cared for people

meets on the 4 th Tuesday of the month

from 2.00 ~ 4.00pm

at Robin Close, Bishops Hull

Contact John Gould 01823 272597 for the  programme

The Acorn Room Project

An enabling therapeutic environment where a wide range of self help materials and resources are available.

An adjoining quiet room offering time for reflection, relaxation, meditation and just " to be"

For service users and carers.

Wednesdays 9.30am to 4.30pm

Contact John heath or Jo Boswell on 01823 330502 between 9am to 5pm

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Carers Support Group

BAY Centre, Cassis Close, Highbridge Road, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1NN

Weekly Tuesdays 7-9pm

Contact Tony on 01278 785177 or Pauline on 01278 794954

anthony_monaghan@hotmail.com - pauline.wellman@btinternet.com

Belmont Information Point

Mental health books listed in the categories below can be borrowed from Belmont Information Point, BAY Centre, Cassis Close, Highbridge Road, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1NN on Tuesdays between 10am and 12 noon. Belmont Book categories List

Also see website for full list of book titles and other useful websites: www.belmontinfopoint.co.uk

Belmont Information Point is a friendly drop-in designed to increase knowledge and signpost those affected to local sources of help. Mental health books listed in the categories below can be borrowed from Belmont Information Point, BAY Centre, Cassis Close, Highbridge Road, Burnham-on-sea, TA8 1NN

Belmont Book categories List

We are open weekly on Tuesdays between 10am and 12 noon

Please contact either:
Pauline on 01278 794954 or Tony 01278 785177

Alternatively e-mail:
pauline.wellman@btinternet.com or anthony_monaghan@hotmail.com

Also see website for full list of book titles and other useful websites: www.belmontinfopoint.co.uk

pauline.wellman@btinternet.com

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Related Links

List of Support Groups for Adults and Older People

Alzheimers Society
Mid Somerset Carers Support Group

Yeovil MDBP Self Help Group

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