Carer Support Groups and Organisations
Support and friendship can come in many different forms when you are caring for someone at home. One way is through a local Carer Support Group.
Carer Support Groups allow carers aged 18+ to talk to each other, share common experiences, make new friends and obtain useful advice and information.
Blackpool Carers Centre runs a range of groups and is always pleased to welcome new carers and see new faces. Below is a list of groups that meet on a regular basis.
Support Groups for Carers:
Evening Support Group:
The Evening Support Group is held on the first Monday of each month.
When: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Where: The Squirrel Pub, Bispham
The Older Carers Group:
Are you over 60? Do you care for a person with a learning disability? If so, you may be interested in joining the Older Carers Group. The group is held on the first Tuesday of each month.
When: 11am - 1.00pm
Where: The Red Cross Centre, Coronation Street, Blackpool
Coffee Morning:
The coffee morning is held on the second Tuesday of each month.
When: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Blackpool Carers Centre
Carers Forum & Speaker Group:
These groups are held alternately on the third Monday of every other month.
When: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Blackpool Carers Centre
Support Group for former Carers:
This is held on the fourth Thursday of each month at a different location each month.
When: 12noon - 2.00pm
Where: TBA
For further information:
Carers of Adults with a Learning Disability
Telephone: (01253) 477249
All other Groups:
Telephone: (01253) 393748