Carers Meetings and Support Groups

Derbyshire Carers Association understands the need for Carers to get together with other Carers, to share experiences, sit and chat, have a cup of coffee or let their hair down and lighten the problems of constant caring.

DCA has established Support Groups throughout the county to support Carers locally. These groups give Carers the opportunity to discuss problems and share experiences together in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

DROP IN SESSIONS
Drop in sessions are held in venues all over Derbyshire for a couple of hours. This allows Carers to have a chat with other Carers or DCA staff over lunch or a cup of coffee.

SUPPORT GROUPS
Support Groups provide a platform for Carers to express their views of current service provision to members of the Statutory Services, as well as giving the Carers the opportunity to participate in the planning of future services. Support groups are set up by Area Co-ordinators in response to Carers needs, and in some cases are run by Carers themselves or the Associations volunteers.

ANNUAL DAY OUT
An Annual Carers Day Out is arranged by DCA to allow Carers from across the county to get together.
Our support groups also arrange:

  • Coffee mornings
  • Pub lunches
  • Summer concerts
  • Garden visits
  • Social Evenings
  • Christmas parties
  • Christmas dinners
  • Raffles
  • Carers Info Sessions
  • Visiting speakers on a wide range of topics

REPORTS AND PHOTOS FROM DAYS OUT AND CARERS MEETINGS are here

Carers Meetings for 2009

last updated 4 November, 2009
AMBER VALLEY AREA
    

Ripley
Meets 1st Tuesday of each month
10.30am – 12noon
at Field Terrace Community Rooms, Field Terrace, Off Slack Lane, Ripley

Belper
Belper Carers Support Group
Meets 1st Friday of every month
10.30am - 12 midday
at Manor Farm, Newbreck Road, (off Queens Street), Belper

Heanor
Heanor Carers Group
First Monday of every month
10.30am - 11.30am
at Cafe 1, High Street, Heanor

Contact:
Louise Green
Amber Valley Area Co-ordinator
White House
The Willows
Slack Lane
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3HF
tel: 01773 749087
email: ambervalley@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Ripley
Amber Valley 'Drop In' for Mental Health Carers
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month
2pm - 4pm
at The Croft, Slack Lane, Ripley

Contact:
The Croft
tel: 01773 826040

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BOLSOVER AND CHESTERFIELD EAST AREA
      

Creswell
Meets on the last Thursday of each month
10.30am - 12.30pm
at Creswell Social Centre, Elmton Road, Creswell

Bolsover
Bolsover Hospital Group (for Carers of patients)
Meets on the first Friday of each month
1.30pm - 3.00pm
at Bolsover Hospital, Welbeck Road, Bolsover

Shirebrook
Shirebrook Carers Group
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
1.00pm - 3.00pm
at Shirevale Resource Centre, Rockley Way, Shirebrook

Tibshelf
Meets on the 1st Monday of each month
1.00pm – 2.30pm
at Tibshelf Surgery, Waverley Street, Tibshelf

Contact:
Janis Handley
Bolsover and Chesterfield East Area Co-ordinator
Derwent House
Ulverston Road
Newbold
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8EW
tel: 01246 222373
email: chesterfield@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Bolsover
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
7.30pm - 9.30pm
at Hillstown Community Centre, Bolsover

Contact:
Cindy Clayton on 01246 827822,
or
Janis Handley on 01246 222373

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CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE AREA
    

Chesterfield 
Ashbrook and Ringwood (ABC Group)
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
10.30am
at The Peter Webster Centre, Whittington Moor

Dronfield
Dronfield Support Group
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
1.30pm
at Dronfield Medical Centre

Chesterfield
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
1.30pm – 3.00pm
at Green Farm Estate Community Centre, Chesterfield

Chesterfield
Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month
1.30pm- 3.00pm
at West Street Day Centre, West Street, Chesterfield

Contact:
Linda Porter
Chesterfield and N. E. Derbyshire Area Co-ordinator
Derwent House
Ulverston Road
Newbold
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8EW
tel: 01246 222373
email: chesterfield@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Chesterfield
For Carers of People with Mental Health Problems
Meets on the last Monday of each month
7.00pm – 9.00pm
at Hartington Wing, Royal Hospital, Calow

Contact:
Community Mental Health Team
tel:  01246 220016

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DERBYSHIRE DALES AREA
    

Matlock
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month
10.30am - 12.00noon
at The Conference Room, Whitworth Hospital, Darley Dale

Ashbourne
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month
2.00pm - 3.30pm
at The Henmore Centre, King Edward Street, Ashbourne

Matlock
Golding House/Medway Support for Carers of Learning Disabilities
Meets 4 times a year
at Golding House, Henry Avenue, Matlock, Derbyshire

Contact:
Barbara Wright
Derbyshire Dales Area Co-ordinator
North Lodge
Newholme Hospital
Baslow Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 IAD

tel: 01629 812132

email: dales@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Bakewell
Gernon Manor Carers Group
Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month
2.00pm – 4.00pm
at Gernon Manor, Dagnall Gardens, Bakewell
This group is for the Carer/Cared for, who need a high degree of support. The Carer and the Cared for can come along together. The Cared for is looked after by staff whilst the Carer has a short time with others in a similar situation. This group is run in conjunction with Social Services

Contact:
Barbara Wright (as above)
or
Jenny Brooke 01298 815441

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DERBY CITY AREA
    

Allestree
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month
2pm - 3.00pm
at Woodlands Evangelical Church, (in the Downstairs Lounge) Blenheim Drive, Allestree
This group is going from strength to strength and for those who are fearful of turning up - don't worry, you would have a great welcome here!!! We have an equal mix of male and female Carers.

Alvaston
Meets on the first Thursday of each month (except December)
10.00am – 12.00pm
at Alvaston Library & Learning Centre, Alvaston
This is a fun group of currently all female Carers.  They are great for a laugh and are very good at giving and receiving support from others in the group.  New Carers are very welcome - please get in touch.

Chaddesden
Meets on the first Wednesday of each month
10.30am - 12.00 noon
at Perth House, Athlone Close, off Perth Street, Chaddesden
This is a mixed group of male and female Carers.. At the moment this is a small and friendly group and new Carers are always welcome to come and chat, young and old.

Derby
Derby Carers Centre Group
Meets on the third Wednesday of each month
10.30am - 12.30pm
at Derby Carers Centre, Rosehill Business Centre, Normanton Road, Derby
This group are mainly Carers who meet to give support to each other while caring for someone at home.

Contact:
Lisa Barker and Colleen Francis
Derby Area Co-ordinators
Derby Carers Centre
Unit 2, Rosehill Business Centre
Normanton Road
Derby
DE23 6RH
tel: 01332 200002
email: derby@derbyshirecarers.co.uk  

      

Derby
Derby Amputee Club
meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
7pm
at the Common Room, Sidney Street, Derby

Contact:
www.derbyamputeeclub.org.uk
email: secretary@derbyamputeeclub.org.uk
tel: 07948 302211

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EREWASH AREA
    

Ilkeston
Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays
1pm - 3pm
at The Stanton Room, The Community Hospital, Ilkeston

Ilkeston
Family Friends Group for Carers and Sufferers of Dementia and Alzheimers Disease
Meets every Friday
10.30am – 1.30pm
at Welcome Hall, St Johns Road, Ilkeston

Long Eaton
OUTLOOK
Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month (Except Bank Holidays)
2.00pm – 4.00pm
at Outlook, 99 Briargate, Long Eaton. NG10 4BQ (in the conservatory) 

Contact:
Katherine Ramage
Erewash Area Co-ordinator
Southlands
21 Main Street
Long Eaton
Notts
NG10 1GU
tel: 0115 946 8881
email: erewash@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

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GLOSSOP AREA
      

Glossop
Support Group normally meets on the last Tuesday of every month
7.30pm – 9.30pm
at Bradbury House, Market Street, Glossop
Speakers, Social Events and General Chat/Support

Glossop
Capcan – Carers and Parents of Children with Additional Needs
Usually meets on the last Monday of the month
12.30pm - 2.30pm
at Victoria Street Family Centre, Glossop
Run in conjunction with Fairplay and Derbyshire Autistic Services Group. Group for parents/carers to get together for discussion, support and speakers.

Contact:
Lynne O'Brien and Jacquie Boyd
Glossop Area Co-ordinators
Shirehill Hospital
Bute Street
Old Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 9PZ
tel: 01457 858383
email: glossop@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

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HIGH PEAK CENTRAL AREA
      

Chapel-on-le-Frith
Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month
2.00pm – 3.30pm
at Blyth House, Ecclesfold, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Contact:
Lynne O’Brien
High Peak Central Area Co-ordinator
Jubilee Day Centre
81 Jubilee Street
New Mills
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK22 4PA
tel: 01663 745500
email: highpeak@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

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HIGH PEAK SOUTH AND DALES AREA
    

Buxton
Meets on the first Wednesday of each month
11.00am – 12.30pm
at Methodist Church Hall, Market Place Buxton

Hathersage
Meetings bi-monthly
10.30am – 12 noon
at Methodist Church Hall, Hathersage

Contact:
Jacqui Boyd
High Peak South & Dales Area Co-ordinator
Jubilee Day Centre
81 Jubilee Street
New Mills
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK22 4PA
tel: 01663 745500
email: highpeak@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

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SOUTH DERBYSHIRE AREA
      

Swadlincote
Support Group meeting for carers of people with dementia
meets alternate Mondays
1.30 – 3.30pm
and
alternate Fridays
1.30pm - 3.30pm
at Lincote Centre, Wideshaft, Swadlincote

Swadlincote
Grace (Getting Restarted After Caring Ends)
Meetings are not held on set days.
Organise social outings etc.

A Support Group for bereaved Carers.

Swadlincote
Dementia Support Group
Meets 6 Weekly
6.30pm – 9.00pm
at Sharpes Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire  DE11 9DG

Contact:
Deborah Gough
Derby Carers Centre
Rosehill Business Centre
Normanton Road
Derby
DE23 6RH
tel: 01332 200002
email: southderbyshire@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Further information about Support Groups

Further information about Support Groups is available from Head Office and from our local Area Co-ordinators listed above.

Contact Us

The White House, The Willows, Slack Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3HF  : 01773 743355  : derbyshirecarers@btconnect.com