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 norma.walton@sompar.nhs.uk or on 01278 420234

Carers Support Group in Bridgwater

To be held at Broadway House, Bridgwater

Last Thursday of Every Month Starting in January 2008

10am to 12pm

Flyer

Carers Support Group -Frome

For adults caring for someone with memory problems

Chantry House, Frome, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Every first Tuesday of the month

Programme

New Stress Busting Group - Carers UK

for Carers from Taunton and Somerset Coast Areas

Starts September 26th

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. "I look forward to hearing from you". Jackie Murphy
Carers Services
Somerset Partnership NHS & Social Care Trust
01935 428420 ext 363
Mobile 07738898775

Rethink Carers Carers & Relatives Support Group - Taunton

for further information please contact Sylvia Foxwell on 01823 365308/9

Taunton Aspergers Deane Aspergers Carers Group

Meets bi-monthly

from 12.00-2.00pm

at Rethink, Tower Street ,

Taunton

Contact Liz Pooley 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 Liz Pooley 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

Highbridge Community Hall, Highbridge

Tuesdays 7-9pm

Contact Tony on 01278 785177 or John on 01278 788719

anthony_monaghan@hotmail.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 a Friday between 12.30pm and 4.30pm . Postal service available. Belmont Book categories List

Also see website for full list of book titles: www.belmontinfopoint.co.uk

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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