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Support groups for carers in Plymouth

Carers support groups are designed so that you can meet with other carers, gain support, gather information, and seek advice, as well as take a break from your caring role(s).

There is a carer support coordinator present at every meeting, plus tea, coffee, and biscuits. A friendly face will always be available for anyone who needs information, emotional or practical support, or simply feels the need to have a chat.

Learning Disability and Autism Carers Support Group

This group is for carers who support an adult with a learning disability or autism.

Location:                Trinity United Reformed Church, Torr Lane, Plymouth, PL3 5NY

Date:                       The first Tuesday of the month from 10am to noon

Booking details:    No booking is necessary; the venue has space for people to remain socially distant.

Contact details:     Call Sarah Austin on  07305 007985
 

Male Carers Support Group

This group is for male carers of all ages.

Location:                Mannamead Wellbeing Hub, 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL

Date:                       The first Monday of every month from 10am to 11.30 a.m.

Booking details:    Booking is essential as space is limited

Contact details:     Call Caring for Carers on 01752 201890
 

Mental Health Carers Support Group

This group is for carers of people with mental health support needs.

Location:                Mannamead Wellbeing Hub, 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL

Date:                       The 3rd Thursday of every month from 10am to noon

Contact details:     Call Caring for Carers on 01752 201890
 

Mount Gould Carers Group

This group is for all carers.

Location:                Age UK Plymouth, The William & Patricia Venton Centre, Astor Drive, Mount Gould Rd, Plymouth, PL4 9RD

Date:                       The first Wednesday of every month from 10am to 11.30 a.m.

Booking details:    No booking is necessary; the venue has space for people to remain socially distant.

Contact details:     Call Mandy Grant on 07305 007242 or Nikki Arkins on 07305 006516
 

Parkinsons Carers

This group is for carers supporting someone living with Parkinsons

Location:                Online

Date:                       The first Monday of the month from 2pm to 3pm

Contact details:     Call Sarah Austin on 07305 007985
 

Plympton Carers Group

This group is for all carers.

Location:                The Rees Wellbeing Hub, Mudge Way, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2PS

Date:                       The second Thursday of the month, from 10am to noon

Booking details:    No booking is necessary; the venue has space for people to remain socially distant.

Contact details:     Call Deborah Atter on 07305 007997
 

Plymstock Carers Group

This group is for all carers.

Location:                The William Venton Centre, 8 Memory Lane, Plymouth, PL9 9GH

Date:                       The first Friday of the month from 10am to 11.30 a.m.

Booking details:    No booking is necessary; the venue has space for people to remain socially distant.

Contact details:     Call Mandy Grant on 07305 007242 or Ellie Cannon on 07305 041045
 

Veteran Carers Support Group

This group is for all carers.

Location:                Mainies Bakes, 12 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1LP

Date:                       The first Thursday of every month from 2pm to 4pm

Booking details:    No booking is necessary; the venue has space to hold up to 40 people with social distancing

Contact details:     Call the Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub on 01752 241057
 

Young Adult Carers

This group is for carers and the person they care for to attend. The person that you care for will be supported in another room so that you are able to have some 'me time' but stay close to the person you are caring for too.

Location:                Moments CafĂ©, 69a New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RJ

Date:                       The first Thursday of the month, 10am to noon

Booking details:    Booking is essential

Contact details:     Call Caring for Carers on 01752 201890


 


 

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