Support Groups

Carer Support Groups
Working Carer Support Group held via Zoom, book on to receive the link. Held every first Monday of the month from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Rushcliffe Carer Support Group held at St Luke’s Church, Leahurst Road, West Bridgford, NG2 6GL. Held every first Tuesday of the month from 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
Broxtowe Carer Support Group held at Middle Street Resource Centre, 74 Middle Street, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2AR. Held every first Wednesday of the month from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Mansfield Carer Support Group held at Mansfield Civic Centre, Civic Corner, Chesterfield Road, Mansfield NG19 7BH. Held every 1st Friday of the month from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Bulwell Carer Support Group held at Ravensworth Road Methodist Church, Ravensworth Road, Bulwell NG6 8FN. Held every second Monday of the month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Ashfield Carer Support Group held at Ashfield Wellbeing Centre, Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7AE. Held every second Monday of the month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Gedling Carer Support Group held at Gedling Road Methodist Chruch, Gedling NG4 3EX. Held every second Tuesday of the month from 10:30am – 12:30pm
Newark Carer Support Group held at Newark Beacon Centre, Gresham Suite, Cafferata Way, Newark, Notts NG24 2TN. Held every second Thursday of the month from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Asian Women’s Drop-in Session (Appointment Only) held at Carers Federation. Contact us on 0808 802 1777 or email carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk. Held every third Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Parent Carer Support Group held via Zoom, book on to receive the link. Held every third Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.
Eastwood Carer Support Group held at Eastwood Town Council, 120 Nottingham Road, Eastwood NG16 3NP. Held every third Friday of the month from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Young Adult Carer Social Activities for 16 – 25 year olds contact us for details: 08088021777 / carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk. Held at various dates and times.
City Carer Support Group Held at Carers Federation, Christopher Cargill House, 21-23 Pelham Road NG5 1AP. Held every fourth Monday of the month from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Wollaton Carer Support Group held at Wollaton Community Centre, Harrow Road, Wollaton NG8 1FG. Held on every fourth Tuesday of the month from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Retford Carer Support Group held at The Well, Hospital Road, Retford DN22 7DB. Held every last Wednesday of the month from 10:00am – 11:30am
Worksop Carer Support Group held at The Crossing Church, Newcastle Street, Worksop, S80 2AT. Held every last Wednesday of the month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
Evening Carer Support Group held via Zoom, book on to receive the link. Held every last Thursday of the month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Clifton Carer Support Group held at Clifton Community Centre, Southchurch Drive, Clifton NG11 8AR. Held every last Friday of the month from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

For further details or to book a place (in case of a change to time or venue), contact:
Tel: Carers Hub on 0808 802 1777
Email: carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk

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Other Support Groups for Carers

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MANUP? – Men’s Mental Health Charity

MANUP? is a registered UK charity dedicated to transforming men’s mental health by breaking stigma, raising awareness, and providing practical support. They fund independent research to better understand the challenges men face and advocate for improved services and access.

What They Do
Therapy and peer support: MANUP? offers free group therapy sessions led by qualified psychotherapists and funds one-to-one therapy when needed.

Awareness and education: Through videos, webinars, talks, and social media, they encourage open dialogue by sharing real men’s mental health journeys.

Live and online events: Themed “MANUP? Talks” on topics like loneliness, ADHD, and bereavement take place regularly, alongside retreats, physical challenges, and collaborative events with employers, schools, and communities.

Advocacy and policy: MANUP? works with policymakers to challenge stigma and campaign for better mental health provision for men.

Who They Support
Men across the UK who are looking for support, connection, or information related to mental health. Carers supporting men who can benefit from MANUP?’s resources, events, and signposts to trusted specialist services, including those focused on trauma, bereavement, and addiction.

Click here for more information

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Royal National Institute of Blind People

If you are a carer who is supporting a person with sight loss, and you want to know more about what help is available, then this is the group for you.  To sign up to a Focus on Friends and Family phone group, please complete our online webform. For further information, please email lwwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk, phone 0303 123 9999, or visit the website here

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Carers in Hucknall

Call – 0115 953 0746.

E-mail carersinhucknall@yahoo.co.uk

Website – https://carersinhucknall.wordpress.com/

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Carers Council

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Dementia Support

Free online weekly sessions for unpaid carers of someone living with dementia.

Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

For more information and to join, contact karindenovellis@gmail.com

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Learning Disability Carers’ Forum

Support for carers of someone with a learning disability, ensuring carers’ voices are heard. Call: 0115 852 8000  Choice Forum – The UK Learning Disability Forum

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Rainbow Parents Carers Forum

Support for parents who care for a disabled child. Website: Rainbow Parents Carers Forum or call: 0115 934 8451

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Stapleford Memory Cafe

Meets every other Wednesday from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Equalised Club, Albert Avenue, Stapleford, NG9 8ET.

Call: 07796 651950

E-mail: jayne.daykin@ntlworld.com

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