Gloucestershire Support Groups
A number of support groups exist in Gloucestershire, 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.
Windrush Carers Support Group
The Windrush Carers Support Group meets on the last Tuesday of each month in Bourton on the Water. Contact Barbara Newstead 01451 821523 to find out more.
Prestbury Carers Group
This group meets on the last Monday of each month at 11.00am in Prestbury. Contact Richard Mason on 01242 579097 or Sandy Iles on 01242 676096 for further information.
The GL11 Community Project
Carers Support Group - held on the last Wednesday of each month, from 2.00pm to 3.00pm and provides a valuable source of support for carers who might be struggling with the constant pressure of caring.
If you would like to find out more please contact: Viv Jones 01453 548530 or email Office@gl11.org.uk
There is also the Over 50s group, they meet every third Wednesday in month and operate a year round programme of activities, information talks and visits. Contact: Jane McKerron on 01453 548530 or email Office@gl11.org.uk
Services in Gloucestershire Alzheimer's Society
Memory Cafés – all the Memory Cafés meet once a month, check details for the day and contact Viv Shorney on 01452 525222 for the next meeting and more information.
Cam – Cam Memorial Hall, 28 High Street, Cam. GL11 5LE. Monday from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Cheltenham – Municipal Offices, Pittville Room, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA. Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Cirencester – Holy Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Road, GL7 1JR. Friday 10.00am – 12.00 Noon.
Cinderford – The Belle Vue Centre, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford. GL14 2AB. Thursday 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Cinderford – Hanover Court, Bilson Close, Valley Road, GL14 2LQ. Thursday 3.00pm – 4.30pm.
Gloucester – Gloucester Deaf Association, Colin Road, Barnwood, GL4 3JL. Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
Nailsworth – Alzheimer’s Café Christchurch Rooms, Newmarket Road, GL6 0DQ. Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
Minchinhampton – Alzheimer’s Café – Day Centre, Horsfall House, Windmill Road, GL6 9EY.
Tewkesbury Memory café
The café is held on a drop-in basis and is free to attend. It takes place on the last Wednesday of each month at Tewkesbury Day Centre in Station Road, Tewkesbury from 2pm to 4pm. Contact: Janet Worrad on 01682 296238.
Singing for the Brain.
Gloucester – Hucclecote Rugby Football Club, Churchdown Lane, Hucclecote, Gloucester. GL3 3LF. Meetings are on Wednesdays, twice a month. Contact: 01452 525222 for dates and times.
Tea Dance
Drybrook – Forest Church School Rooms, Harrow Hill, GL17 9BW. Once a month on a Friday from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Contact: 01452 525222.
Pub Grub Club – The Greyhound, Cheltenham Road, Longlevens, GL2 0XH. Last Tuesday of the month from 12.00 Noon – 1.30pm.
Art Group – Gloucester Resource Centre, City Works, Alfred Street, GL1 4DF. Meets every other Tuesday.
Directions Group – Gloucester – The Oakwood, Tewkesbury Road, Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9PG. Monday, once a month from 11.00am onwards – lunch optional.
Good 2 Go! Services
For all the above contact Viv Shorney on 01452 525222 for more information or email gloucestershire@alzheimers.org.uk
Milan Group
Asian women's Carers Group. Please contact Shamim Kholwadia on 01452 872240 or email skholwadia@carersgloucestershire.org.uk for further details.
Ebony Carers
For all Carers from the African Caribbean community. Contact Carol Sterling on 01452 426018 or Blanche McCalla on 01452 617456.
Cotswold 92 Club
Meets every second Wednesday each month from 7 – 9pm in Moreton-in-Marsh. Contact Eileen Randall on 01608 650213 for information.
District Carers Group
For information about groups which may be more local to you contact Kellie Beresford from Carers Gloucestershire on 01452 872248 or email kberesford@carersgloucestershire.org.uk
Kimbrose Lunch Club
Meets fortnightly on a Thursday between 11am – 2pm in Gloucester and provides support for people living with dementia and their main carer. For more information about Kimbrose Lunch Club and cost contact: Brunelcare on 01452 550066 or email gloucester@brunelcare.org.uk
