Carers' Groups
South Warwickshire Carers' Support Service hosts a number of regular Support Groups for both Adult and Young Carers.
They are an opportunity for Carers to meet together socially, to share experiences and to access advice and support from our experienced Carers' Advisors who attend the Groups.
As from January 2008 we will be running an advice session for Carers every Tuesday morning 10.00am-1.00pm at Leamington Library.
If you would like further details please telephone SWCSS on 01926 485486.
Support Groups for Adult Carers
Carers’ Café
The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre, Shrubland Street, Leamington Spa
1st Monday of each month 11.00 – 12.30
Future speakers: Monday, 1st March, the speaker will be Wendy Brown, Independent Advocacy and Monday, 12th April the speaker will be Carolyn Parker from PALS (Patient Advice & Liaison Service)
Kenilworth Carers’ Group
St Francis of Assisi, Warwick Road, Kenilworth
3rd Tuesday of each month 10.30 – 12.30
The first meeting was held on 15th September. Nine Carers attended which was a good start and it is hoped the group will develop and grow. Gill Russell from Caring with Confidence spoke about her project and several Carers followed up the invitation to attend sessions.
On Tuesday, 16th March the speaker will be Leanne Town from Severn Trent Water and on Tuesday, 20th March, Gill White from Age Concern will talk about the Home Safety Check Scheme.
Shipston Carers’ Group
Rainbow Fields, Shipston
4th Wednesday of each month 2.00 – 4.00
Southam Carers’ Group
Southam Clinic
1st Wednesday of each month 10.30 – 12.30
Stratford Carers’ Group
Briars Croft, Stratford Upon Avon
2nd Tuesday of each month 2.00 – 4.00
Studley Carers’ Group
Village Hall, Studley
3rd Tuesday of each month 2.00 – 4.00
Parent Carers' Cafés
Parent Carers' Café - Stratford
St Andrews Parish Hall, Church Lane, Shottery
3rd Wednesday of each month 10.00 – 12.
Wednesday 17th March - Pippa Brook - Independent Advisor for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and illustrated talk about experiences with Orphans in Romania.
Wednesday 19th May - Shopping Trip to Bicester Shopping Village, Discount Designer Brands or IKEA Coventry.
Wednesday 21st July - Coffee and Chat.
Wednesday 15th September - Heather Stack, Director & Inclusion & SEN Consultant, speaking on "KEEPING SANE - How to manage one child's special needs within the context of the family".
Wednesday 17th November - Craft Session - Christmas Bauble Decorating.
Parent Carers' Café - Warwick/Leamington
Brunswick Healthy Living Centre, Shrubland Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 3BD.
3rd Monday of each month 10.00 - 12.00 noon.
Monday 22 February - Heather Stack, Director & Inclusion & SEN Consultant, speaking on "KEEPING SANE - How to manage one child's special needs within the context of the family".
Monday 19th April - Leanne Town from the Access Team at Severn Trent Water offering FREE services to Carers!! Join Access Register for "Priorty Water".
Further dates: Monday 21st June, Monday 16th August, Monday 18th October, Monday 13th December.
Guardian Angels Support Groups
Please note, from 8th January 2010 the Warwick/Leamington group will meet at the Brunswick Healthy Living Centre, Shrubland Street, Leamington Spa, Wawickshire, V31 3BS
First Friday of the month (mostly) 9.15 - 11.15
Further dates for 2010 are: Friday 5th March, Friday 16th April, Friday 7th May, Friday 4th June, Friday 2nd July, Friday 6th August, Friday 3rd September, Friday 1st October, Friday 5th November, Friday 3rd December.
There are also Support Groups for Carers of people with a Learning Disability which run every few months.
The Stratford upon Avon Learning Disability Carers' Group
This is held at Briar Croft from 11.00 - 1.00 in The Upper Community Room, Alcester Road, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6PH. Meetings are held quarterly.
The date of the next meetings are as follows:
Thursday, 11th March 2010 - Trudy Harvey, WCC will be speaking on Independent Living and Graham Clark will give a talk on Sheltered Training and Employment.
Thursday, 17th June 2010 - a speaker from Advance Housing will be talking on Housing Options.
Thursday, 16th September, Thursday, 09th December.
There is normally a speaker on a topic chosen by the group with a cup of coffee and a chat. All Carers of people with learning disabilities are welcome. Please note that as there is building work at Briar Croft at the moment parking can vary.
Warwick Group for Carers of People with Learning Disabilities
The Warwick Group meetings will be held at: Hill Close Gardens, Bread and Meat Close, Warwick, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11.00 - 1.00pm
We are particularly pleased to be able to invite you to such a pleasant venue. There is 2 hours free parking outside. It is at the side of Warwick racecourse and is best approached from Friars Street. A map and more information about the venue can be found at www.hillclosegardens.com.
Future Meetings:
Wednesday, 17th March - Amanda Smith, Independent Advocacy will be the speaker. Wednesday, 21st April, 2010, Wednesday, 19th May, Wednesday, 16th June.
For more information please contact Brenda Watts on 01926 485486
Eileen Reid has been appointed Carer Representative on Warwickshire Learning Disability Partnership Board. If you would like to draw her attention to any issues or feel you can support her e.g. by reading reports and giving comments, sitting on sub committees or keeping her informed of any attendance at national events please get in touch with her via the office on 01926 485486
Please contact us for further details.
Young Carers
We run weekly activity and support Groups for Young Carers in Stratford and Leamington. For more information, see the Young Carers section of our site.