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Portsmouth Carers Centre
Support Groups 2014117 Orchard Road
Southsea
PO4 0AD
023 9285 1864
www.portsmouthcarers.org
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[email protected] is a support group?
A support group can function for different reasons: it may be a peer support group (where you can share your stories with other carers), a campaigning group (where you lobby and use your influence for change), a respite group (where activities and speakers are arranged) an information group (where information to help you in your situation is shared), or it can be a combination of these. Essentially, a support group is a chance for you to access a break from your caring responsibilities.
Which one should I join?
Depending on your situation and what you want from a support group determines which one you should join. You should consider what you would like to gain from a support group, and investigate all the options available. Staff at the Carers Centre can support you to decide which group to join.
Why should I join?
Support groups are a great way to meet new people, who may be experiencing, or have experienced, similar situations to you. They are also a good way to gain information about other services which are available, which may be able to support you in your situation.
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How do I join?
If you are interested in joining a support group, you should make contact with the named leader of the group. Discuss the group with them, and make sure the group is appropriate for your needs. Please do not turn up at the group without talking to the group leader first, unless the group is specifically stated as a drop in. Please note that not all of the advertised groups are run by the carers centre.
If you have any further questions, or would like to add your group to this list, please contact Portsmouth Carers Centre. Please note that we endeavour to ensure all information is correct and up to date; however the information printed is subject to change. If you are a group leader and can see any errors, please contact us.
Contents
Adult Mental Health and Substance Misuse- Page 4
Young Carers- Page 6
Dementia Carers- Page 7
Learning Disabilities Carers- Page 9
General Carers- Page 10
Multiple Sclerosis Carers- Page 11
Miscellaneous Carers- Page 12
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Help lines for Carers- Page 14Adult Mental Health and Substance Misuse Carers Support Groups
Take a Break Who: Carers looking after someone who has mental health issues.When: 10.30am-12.30pm, 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month (except bank holidays).Where: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD.Contact: Carers Centre, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: Social respite group for carers.
Compass Carers Support GroupWho: Carers and ex carers of individuals who have a mental health condition.When: 2-4pm, 2nd Thursday of the month.Where: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD.Contact: Carers Centre, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: General social meeting for carers.
PO6 FriendsWho: Carers looking after someone who has a mental health condition.When: 1.30pm-3.30pm, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.Where: Paulsgrove and Wymering Healthy Living Centre.Contact: Carers Centre, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: For carers to socialise, relax and gain information.
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Rebound Who: Carers, family and friends affected by substance misuse.When: 7pm-9pm, every Tuesday.Where: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD.Contact: Group leader, 0793 9580 167Any further info: For discreet and confidential discussion, 1-2-1 and group work.
Diverse CarersWho: Carers who have diverse cultural backgrounds (multi-cultural/cross cultural backgrounds), including carers whose cared-for has diverse cultural backgrounds.When: 11.00am- 13.00pm, 3rd Wednesday of each month.Where: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD.Contact: Carers Centre, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: For Carers to socialise, relax and gain information.
Portsmouth OCD Support GroupWho: Individuals with OCD and their carers, family members or friends. When: 11am- 1pm, 1st Saturday of every month (you are advised to check the website first for dates).Where: The Garden Room, Cosham Community Centre, Wootton Street, Portsmouth, PO6 3AP. Contact: Email Stephen, [email protected] or call 0845 120 3778 to relay a message.
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Any further info: The group does not offer specific therapies, but it is a chance to share coping strategies. It is advised to contact the group leader before attending. On The BorderWho: Carers of people with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality disorderWhen: Every Thursday eveningWhere: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD.Contact: Carers Centre, 023 9285 1864Any further info: Referral Only. Please contact the Carers Centre.
Young Carers Support Groups
Monday clubWho: Young carers aged 14 years to 18 years.When: 6.15pm- 8.45pm, every Monday. Where: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD.Contact: Young Carers Development Worker, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: Referral needed before attending the group. Fun activities and chill out time available.
Saturday clubWho: Young carers aged 8- 14 years old.When: 10am- 12.30pm, every Saturday.Where: The John Pounds Centre.Contact: Young Carers Development Worker, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: Referral needed before attending the group. Fun activities and chill out time available.
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Thursday groupWho: Young carers aged 18-25When: 6pm-8pm, every Thursday.Where: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0ADContact: Young carers development worker, 023 9285 1864Any further info: This group builds on the foundations of the Monday Club and introduces a focus for the older carers and their needs, such as continuing education and employment support, whilst keeping the laid back feel of the other groups.
Dementia Carers Support Groups
Carers Support GroupWho: Carers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementiasWhen: 11am-12pm, every WednesdayWhere: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD Contact: Shirley Barnes Kilpatrick, through the Carers Centre 023 92 85 1864Any further info: N/A
Alzheimer’s Society, Kitbags & BeretsWho: Enabling Ex-Service Personnel with dementia and carers to meet.When: 1.30pm -3.30pm 2nd Thursday of every month.Where: Frank Sorrell Centre, Prince Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 9HR.
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Contact: Group leader 02392 892035 Any further info: Provides information and support for people with dementia, carers, family and friendsAlzheimer’s Society Saturday ClubWho: For people with Dementia who are under 65 and their carers.When: 11:00am-1:00pm, 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Where: The Link Cosham, Baptist Church, Havant Rd, Cosham, PO6 2QZ Contact: Cliff Cropley, 02392 892 026 or [email protected] further info: Social group with outings and activities.
Singing for the BrainWho: For people with dementia and theirs carersWhen: 10:30am-12:30pm every Friday.Where: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Rd, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 7BLContact: 023 9289 2035Any further info: A social group for people with dementia and their carer. People with dementia and their carers can participate in a range of exercises.
Alzheimer’s Memory Café for PortsmouthWho: An information hub for anyone affected by dementia.When: Tuesday 1-3pmWhere: Southsea Community Centre, St Paul's Square, King St, Southsea.Contact: helpline 023 9289 2035Any further info: The cafes will act as an information hub, giving people with dementia and their friends and families access to information and support
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Learning Disabilities and Autism Support Groups
Learning Disabilities Support GroupWho: Carers of someone with a learning disability.When: 10am-12pm, second Tuesday of every month.Where: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 OAD.Contact: Carers Centre, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: General social and information sharing group.
Yackety Yac!Who: Parents and carers of young adults aged in 15 to 30 with learning disabilities.When: 11am-1pm, first Friday of every month.Where: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD.Contact: [email protected] further info: General social group for parent carers of a child with learning disabilities in a transition period.
Aspergers and Autism Carers Support GroupWho: People who support individuals with aspergers or high functioning autism.When: 7pm-8.30pm, first Thursday evening of every month.Where: Not available.Contact: Joan, 07722 199962 or [email protected] further info: A social support group for carers, with professionals.
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Silent VoicesWho: Parents of children with special needs and disabilities.When: 10am-12pm, Tuesday mornings.Where: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Portsmouth.Contact: Zoe Dear and Kate Jewell, [email protected] Any further info: Please contact for dates of future group meetings.
General Carers Support Groups
Macdonald Watson Carers Support GroupWho: Any carer over the age of 18 years old.When: 1pm-3pm, 2nd Wednesday of each month.Where: Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD.Contact: Carers Centre, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: The group is a mixture of information sharing and social interaction.
Drayton and Farlington Carers Support GroupWho: Carers who live the Drayton and Farlington area.When: 2pm-4pm, 2nd Thursday of every month.Where: Drayton Institute (Lower Hall), Havant Road, Drayton.Contact: Carers Centre, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: General group for carers in the north of the city.
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Kent Road Carers Support GroupWho: Any carers for any condition.When: 2pm-3pm, every Wednesday.Where: St Jude’s Church, Kent Road, Southsea.Contact: Jennifer Stenson, 023 9283 1229 [email protected] further info: This is an advice, information and support group
Friday Carers Who: Any carers for any condition.When: 10am-12pm, fourth Friday of every month.Where: Brewers Arms, Milton Road, PortsmouthContact: Carers Centre, 023 9285 1864.Any further info: General social group for carers.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Groups
MS SocietyWho: Carers of someone with MS.When: 11am-1pm, last Saturday of every month.Where: Good Companion Pub, Eastern Road, Portsmouth.Contact: Lili Rose (MS support officer), 023 9269 6559.Any further info: Support for carers looking after someone with MS.
Working Age Multiple Sclerosis (WAMS)Who: Individuals with MS, and their family and carers.When: 7pm-9pm, 1st Wednesday of the month.Where: Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth.Contact: Martin Long, 07591822033, or [email protected]
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Any further info: Information group for the carer and cared for
Working age men’s groupWho: Males who care for someone with MS.When: 1st Tuesday of the month.Where: Churchillian, Portsdown Hill Road.Contact: Caroline Birch, 01590 623933 or [email protected] further info: N/A.
Miscellaneous Support Groups
The Portsmouth Stroke ClubWho: For individuals who have had a stroke and their carer.When: 2pm-4pm, every Tuesday.Where: Stacy Centre, Walsall Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6DN.Contact: Jan Till, 023 9281 7732.Any further info: The group is run by carers, and the cared for is welcome to the group, as there are activities to include the cared for (speech therapy, etc).
Parkinson’s UK Portsmouth DistrictWho: Individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their carers.When: 10am-12pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month or 2pm-4.30pm, 2nd Friday of each month (branch meeting).Where: Cosham Community Centre.Contact: Roger Millard, 023 9220 0030.Any further info: Primarily people with Parkinson’s, or a carer of someone with Parkinson’s.
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Headway Portsmouth and South East HampshireWho: Carers looking after someone with a head injury.When: Telephone for further information.Where: West Lodge, St James’ Hospital, Locksway Road.Contact: Jean Williams, 023 9282 9032 (9am-3pm only) or [email protected] further info: N/A.
Eddy’sWho: Any family member affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.When: Once a month on Wednesdays, 10am-12pm.Where: Langstone Church, Shore Avenue, Southsea.Contact: Joanna Gardner, 07940 935459.Any further info: Social support group for carers.
Portsmouth Heart Support GroupWho: For individuals and carers with a heart condition.When: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm.Where: Portsmouth Rugby Club, Norway Road.Contact: Brian Barker, 023 9237 8265.Any further info: N/A.
Macmillian Cancer Carers Support GroupWho: For someone who is looking after an individual with cancer.When: 3rd Friday of the month, 11-12.30pm.Where: Macmillan Centre, Queen Alexandra Hospital.Contact: Macmillan Centre, 023 9228 3323 or [email protected] further info: N/A.
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Stroke carers groupWho: Carers of someone who has suffered a stroke.When: 2.15-3.15pm, first Thursday of the monthWhere: Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0ADContact: Debby Lewis, 023 9238 8654Any further info: N/A.
Carers Help lines
Cystic Fibrosis Kids of Portsmouth Carers GroupWho: Families caring for children with cystic fibrosis.Contact: Vanessa Hamza, 023 9221 0958 or 023 9282 0690.Any further info: This is an emotional support line only.
Carers Active Listening LineWho: Any carers within the Hampshire boundaries.Contact: 08000 323 456.Any further info: This service is open 9am-11pm, seven days a week, and offers information and support for carers.
Carers UKWho: National-Any carers within the country. Local-Any carers in the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire region.Contact: National-0808 808 7777, local branch-023 9283 1229.Any further info: Support service for all carers.
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