Working together to support carers

Supportgroupsfor carers

Updated February 2019

Carers have told us that carer support groups give them a break and are a great way of getting advice, information and support in relation to their caring role.

The groups often enjoy varied activities and guest speakers who may be of particular interest to carers.

Please see inside for full details of all of our support groups, meeting times and locations.

In addition to the support groups there are also regular training sessions for dementia and mental health.

Carer support groups can be a good way to get emotional support from other carers who understand the things you are going through.

“I enjoy the social part of the group and I have a laugh”

“Meeting other people that are carers and hearing how they felt helped me”

“Getting different ideas on how to help and cope with a loved one was invaluable”

If you need any further information please contact Carers Leeds on 0113 380 4300.

Young adult carers

The details in the leaflet show the support groups in relevant groupings and are coloured by area.

North Leeds is shown in green

East Leeds is shown in red

South Leeds is shown in purple

West Leeds is shown in brown

Central Leeds is shown blue

Group name Who is it for? Time & dates Venue

PACES Open to all parent carers of children & young people

12.30pm - 2.30pm2nd Tuesday of each month

BITMO, Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle,LS10 3QH

Youngadult carer support group

Open to 16 - 25 year olds. We meet at Carers Leeds for food & a chat or go on trips or activities

5pm - 7pm The group usually meets on the 1st Thursday of each month

Varies but often at: Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PTCall 07854 481 061 for more details

Moor Allertoncarer supportgroup

Open to all carers in the Alwoodleyand North LeedsArea

10.30am - 12pm1st Monday of each month - except bank holidays

Moor Allerton Elderly Care, 57 Cranmer Bank, LS17 5JD

Horsforth carer support group

Open to all carers 1pm - 2.30pm1st Tuesday of each month

Grove MethodistCentre, New Street, Horsforth, LS18 4BH

Crossgatescarer supportgroup

Open to all carers 2.30pm - 4pm1st Wednesday ofeach month

Crossgates andDistrict GoodNeighbours, StationRoad, LS15 7JY

Garforthcarer supportgroup

Open to all carers 1pm - 2.30pm2nd Monday of each month - except for bank holidays

The Miners Welfare Hall, 56 Main Street, Garforth,LS25 1AA

Carersupport at theAutism Hub

Open to all carers who support someone who has autism

5pm - 6.30pm2nd Tuesday ofeach month

Lovell Park Centre, Wintoun Street, Leeds, LS7 1DAContact Andy on 0113 380 4300 for details

Morley carers Open to all carers 10am - 12pm3rd Tuesday of each month

Central MethodistChurch, Wesley St,Morley, LS27 9EE

Wetherbycarers

Open to all carers 10am - 12pm3rd Thursday of each month

MicklethwaiteRoom, WetherbyTown Hall, MarketPlace, Wetherby,LS22 6NE

Pudsey dementia carer support group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

10.30am - 12pmLast Monday of each month - except for bank holidays

Pudsey WellbeingCentre, Robin Lane, LS28 7BR

Yeadon dementia carer support group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

2pm - 3pmLast Tuesday ofeach month

Wharfedale View, Chapel Lane, Yeadon,LS19 7FA

Rothwell dementia carer support group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

10.30am - 12pmLast Wednesday of each month

Black Bull, 15 Commercial Road, Rothwell, LS26 0AXCar Parking available

Morley dementiacarer support group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

1.30pm - 3pm2nd Thursdayof each month

The Church ofNazarene, AlbionStreet, Morley,LS27 9BX

Garforth dementia carer support group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

1.30pm – 3pm 1st Friday of each month starting in February 2018

Garforth Library & One Stop Shop Centre, Lidgett Lane, Garforth LS25 1EH

Group name Who is it for? Time & dates Venue

Horsforth dementia info group

Advice and information session for carers of people with memory problems and dementia

11am - 12pm1st Tuesday ofeach month,contact Alison on 07792 662351 for more details

Horsforth Library(use side entrance), Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 5BL

Please contact Lisa McAvan on 0113 380 4307 for more information on the support available for carers looking after someone with dementia or memory problems.

We care cafe Open to all carersin Leeds 14

1pm - 2.45pm 1st Monday of each month

LS14 Trust, 45 Ramshead Hill, LS14 1BT. Contact Mags Grinnell for details 0113 318 0522

Group name Who is it for? Time & dates Venue

Parent carer coffee morning

Open to anyone with parental responsibility for achild under 19, with a disability, long-term illness, or additional needs

Group runsmonthly (termtime) – pleasecall for timesand dates

Various dependingon the event – for details please call:

Steph07398 173 348

Bat and chat Open to all carers 11am – 1pmEvery Friday

Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PT

Time forus cafe

Open to all carers. A different event takes place each month

11am – 2pm2nd Thursday ofeach month

Booking Essential

Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PT. Please call 0113 246 8338for full details

Carer bookgroups

Open to all carers 11am – 12.30pmon Wednesday11.30am – 1pmon ThursdayContact: Valerie Banks on 0113 246 8338 before joining the group

Carers Leeds,6-8 The Headrow,LS1 6PT

Support group for concerned others

Open to all carers affected by another adults drug or alcohol use

Various groupseach month; Contact Owen or Lesley on0113 380 8915for more details

Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PT

Aspergerscarer supportgroup

Open to all carers of young people and adults with Aspergers

10.30am - 12pmLast Thursday ofeach month

Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PT

Lingwell carer group

Open to all carers in the South Leeds area

2pm – 3.30pm 2nd Wednesday of each month

Lower Croftside Suite, Lingwell Croft Surgery, 16 Sheldrake Drive, LS10 3NB

Hamara Centrewomen’s carers together group

Open to all women carers

1pm - 3pm1st Thursday of each month

Hamara Healthy Living Centre,Tempest RoadLS11 6RD

Mental health carer support groupsContact 0113 380 4300 if you have any questions about the groups listed below.

Group name Who is it for? Time & dates Venue

Mental healthcarersupportgroup

Open to all carerswho supportsomeone with mental health Issues

1pm - 2.30pm3rd Tuesday ofeach month

Carers Leeds,6-8 The Headrow,LS1 6PT

North West Leeds carer group

Open to all carerswho supportsomeone with mental health Issues

7pm – 8.30pm2nd Monday ofeach month

The Heart CentreBennett LaneHeadingleyLS6 3HN

East Leedscarer group

Open to all carerswho supportsomeone with mentalhealth issues

12.30pm – 2pm3rd Friday of eachmonth

Church GardensCommunityCentre, ChurchLane, Garforth,LS25 1JB

South Leedscarer group

Open to all carerswho supportsomeone with mental health issues

2pm – 4pm3rd Wednesday ofeach month

Vale Circles,Tunstall Road, Beeston, LS11 5JF

Recoverygroup

Focusing on recovery tools for people withmental health issues & their friends & family

6pm - 8pmContact Elaine Wilkes on 0113 380 4300 for details of the next meeting

Lovell Park Centre,Wintoun Street,Leeds, LS7 1DA

Personality disorder carer group

Open to all carers who support someone with a personality disorder

5.30pm - 7pmThis group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Feb, April, June, August, October and December 2019

Carers Leeds,6-8 The Headrow,LS1 6PTContact Elaine Wilkes for more informationon 0113 380 4300

Crafty carers Open to all carers. A different craft is showcased each month.

1pm – 3pm 3rd Friday of each month

Carers Leeds,6-8 The HeadrowLS1 6PT

Male carers group

Carers advice line0113 380 4300

Changes to support group details

Any changes and regular updates to the support groups will be published in the ‘Carers News’ newsletter. If you do not receive a copy of the newsletter please contact Carers Leeds on 0113 246 8338 to request a free copy or go to www.carersleeds.org.uk where the bi-monthly newsletter is available.

For any information about the support groups please contact Angie Thompson on 0113 246 8338 or 07854 481 011 unless otherwise stated. Due to seasonal holidays in August and December, some support group venues and dates may change.

Contact• Carers advice line available:

• Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri - 9am to 4.30pm • Wed - 8am to 6.30pm

• Drop-in to Carers Leeds: 9.30am – 3.30pm

• Early evening appointments available on request• Through website, Facebook or Twitter• By email: advice@carersleeds.org.uk

/carersleeds @carersLeeds

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Carers Advice Line: 0113 380 4300www.carersleeds.org.uk