Support groups
Carers' Federation Adult Carer Support service
The Carers Federation Adult Carer Support service provides a wide range of appropriate and impartial information and support for all carers across Nottinghamshire who look after someone with an illness, disability or frailty; or is experiencing mental health. Our team work with carers on an individual basis to identify what support they need, they will also refer and signpost to other relevant organisations where appropriate.
Carers Trust East Midlands
The Carers' Council - Allies in Adult Mental Health
The Carer's Council is a registered charity providing support to those people affected by mental ill health. They hold bi-monthly social meetings as well as occasional evening meetings, outings and other activities. There is no membership charge but voluntary contributions are welcome.
See our website: http://www.carers-council.org.uk
To find out more, please contact Geoff Curtis.
Tel: 0115 963 1916
Email: geoffcurtis@ymail.com
Carer groups
Visit the Nottinghamshire Carers Hub or the Carers Federation for details of support groups and see below.
Mansfield and Ashfield Carers Support Group- Arnold Methodist Church Befriending and Support Group, Fridays 11am-2pm. For more information please contact Sue Clayton, tel: 07514 775514
- Arnold Methodist Church Support Group.pdf [pdf] 530KB
- City Carer Support Services carers' group
Bipolar UK Nottingham Support Group
The Support Group is free to attend and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. Find out more about Bipolar UK support groups.
The group meets on the first Thursday of every month, from 7pm - 9pm.
The rooms are behind the main church building accessible via the car park. The building has a communal access door which is locked, please ring the doorbell.
The venue has a lift. No public parking is available, so it may be advisable to use public transport. The nearest tram stop is Nottingham Trent University. You can contact the support groups team on tel: 0333 323 3885 or email: supportgroups@bipolaruk.org.
Family support - Autism
Family support Autism East Midlands - parent programme and family support hubs.