Support Groups

Derbyshire Carers Association has 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.

Further information about Support Groups is available by contacting us here or alternatively you can contact our local Carer Support Workers in the following areas:

AMBER VALLEY DISTRICT

Belper carers support group and carers clinic– (DCA Facilitated)
First Thursday of the month 1 – 4pm
The Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU.
The group provides advice, activities and emotional support for carers. There will be a confidential carers clinic alongside the group providing carers assessments and reviews available but pre-booking required.

Amber Valley Learning Disability Carers Group
Last Wednesday of the month 10am – 12pm
Field Terrace Community Centre, off Slack Lane, Ripley DE5 3HL
Come along for information, informal support, a chat and a cup of coffee (or tea). Anybody who is a family carer of someone with a learning disability is welcome.
For more information contact Peter Dawson, Learning Disability Engagement Officer on:
01773 833833

Ripley
1st Tuesday of the month 10:30am – 12noon
Field Terrace Community Rooms, Field Terrace, Off Slack Lane, Ripley DE5 3HL
Contact: Head Office on 01773 833833 for more information.

Heanor
2nd Monday of the month 10:30am – 12:00pm
Park Court Community Centre, next to Fire Station (Under Archway of Sheltered Housing,) Heanor, DE75 7DS
Contact: Head Office on 01773 833833 for more information.

The Croft Mental Health Carers Group (Not DCA Facilitated)
1st Tuesday of the month From 1.30 till 3.30
The Croft, Slack Lane, Ripley, DE5 3HF
Contact: Terry Earl 07721006100 / 01629822337

Somercotes Carers Group (Not DCA Facilitated)
1st and 3rd Friday of the month 2 – 3pm
Somercotes medical centre community café, Somercotes Medical Centre, 22 Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, Alfreton DE55 4JJ
Somercotes patient participation group run this and they are very friendly and welcoming.
At the first Friday of each month they have a complimentary therapist visit and offer treatments.

Duffield Carers PPG (patient Participation Group)
Every other month on the First Tuesday. 2 April, 4 June, 6 August, 1 October, 3 December 1pm – 2:30pm
Western Centre Tamworth St, Belper DE56 4ER.
Elizabeth Reed – elizabethjreed@hotmail.com

BOLSOVER DISTRICT

Bolsover Mental Health Carers Support Group
3rd Friday of the month. 10.30am-12.30pm.
Burnbridge House, Carr Vale.
Refreshments, Manicures, Pedicures, facials. Contact Sonia: 07878 863094

South Normanton
1st Thursday of the month 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Market Close, South Normanton, Alfreton DE55 2EJ
Contact: Janis Handley on 01246 559524 for more information.

CHESTERFIELD DISTRICT

Peter Webster Centre
2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00am – 12:00pm
The Peter Webster Centre, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield S41 8LQ
Contact: Chesterfield Office on 01246 559524 for more information.

Chesterfield Carers Community Group
2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Monkey Park Café, Chester Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DW
Contact: Chesterfield Office on 01246 559524 for more information.

ASD/ADHD Parent Carer Group (Not DCA Facilitated)
Meets at:St Thomas centre, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield S40 3AW
Contact: Claire Griffiths on 01246 279916 for dates of the next meeting.

Chesterfield Mental Health Carers Support Group
3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am – 12-30pm
Upstairs, Saint Parish Rooms, (next to Crooked Spire), 3 St Mary’s Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TJ
Lunch & refreshments provided
Contact: Mick 07721505441

Deep Group – Dementia (In partnership with Alzheimer’s Society)
3rd Tuesday of the month 10:00am – 12:00 noon.
St Helenas Campus, 2 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7LU

The Mental Health Carers Art Group (Not DCA Facilitated)
Meets every Friday, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Chesterfield Labour Club, Saltergate, Chesterfield.
It’s a small group, all materials provided, refreshments too. There’s painting, drawing and, of course, we draw on our experiences as Carers. There’s no stress, no competition. Every encouragement is given for Carers to find that talent they don’t know they have. We learn from each other in a friendly environment. Enthusiasm is all that’s needed!
Contact: Malcolm Grieve on 01246 220686

DERBY CITY

Chaddesden
3rd Tuesday of the month 10:00am – 12:00 noon.
Fire Station, Chaddesden, Derby
Contact: Derby Carers Centre on 01332 200002 for more information.

Guise Group
Open to all. Last Wednesday of the month (not December) 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cosy Club, Royal Buildings, Victoria Street, Derby DE1 1ES
Contact: Derby Carers Hub on 01332 200002 for more information.

Grace Group
For carers that have recently lost the person they care for, or their cared for goes into residential care.
Many Carers find themselves alone after their caring ends. Grace Group offers the chance to meet others in a similar situation, make new friends and find a new path in life.

Last Wednesday of the month (not December) 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cosy Club, Royal Buildings, Victoria Street, Derby DE1 1ES
Contact: Derby Carers Hub on 01332 200002 for more information.

Mickleover (Not DCA Facilitated)
2nd Monday of the month 2pm – 4pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church , Church Hall, 36 Uttoxeter Rd, Derby DE3 9GE
Contact: 01332 200002 for more information.

Alvaston (Not DCA Facilitated)
2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am – 12pm
Alvaston Library, 1252 London Rd, Derby DE24 8QP
Contact: Kathy Smedley on 01332 606793 for more information.

EREWASH DISTRICT

Erewash Carers Coffee Morning, PPG, Ilkeston
Last Thursday of the month, 10am-11:30am
Little Wick Medical Centre, upstairs – lift available, Nottingham Rd, Ilkeston DE7 5PR
Contact Keely at the Medical Centre on 0115 9325229 for more information.
“This is a place for unpaid carers who look after a family member, friend or neighbour to get together to have a coffee and a chat. This is open to anyone in the area even if you are not a Littlewick patient. There are sometimes specialised guest speakers in attendance who will provide information on a specific topic.”

Long Eaton
3rd Monday of each month (except Bank Holidays) 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Outlook, 99 Briargate, Long Eaton. NG10 4BQ (in the Green Room)
Contact: Head Office on 01773 833833 for more information.

Long Eaton Mental Health Carers Support Group (Not DCA Facilitated)
Last Tuesday of the month 12 till 2pm
The Oasis Christian Centre 129-131 Derby Road long Eaton NG10 4LL
contact Rob 07932685022 or Joyce 07931722977

HIGH PEAK DISTRICT

Glossop
2nd Tuesday of every month, 2pm – 3pm
Glossop Volunteer Bureau, Bank House, 22 Henry Street, SK13 8BW
Contact: Head Office on 01773 833833 for more information.

Buxton
1st Wednesday of each month 10:45am – 12:00pm
The Vault, 2-4 High Street, Buxton, SK17 6EU
Contact: 01773 833833 for more information.

High Peak Mental Health Carers Support Group (Not DCA Facilitated)
1st Wednesday of every month 11:30am – 1:30pm
Buxton Methodist Church, Chapel St, Buxton SK17 6HX
Contact: Helen 07791 219 541 helencochrane2@gmail.com

Blythe House Support Group (In partnership with Blythe House)
2nd Tuesday of every month from 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Blythe House, Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 9TJ

DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT

Ashbourne Carers Count Group (Not DCA Facilitated)
1st Wednesday of the month 10.00am – 12.00 noon
St Oswald’s Church Hall, School Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 1AN
Contact Nigal 01332 664159

Matlock
3rd Monday of the month 1:30pm—3:00pm
The Matlock Therapy Centre, 4 Lime Grove Walk, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3FD
Contact DCA on 01773 833833 for more information.

Matlock Reading and Discussion Group (Not DCA Facilitated)
A reading group for people with memory problems and their carers/family members.
Meadow View Care Centre, 300 Bakewell Road, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2JF
If you are interesting in attending please contact: Brenda Creed on 07762 376401
or Katey Twyford on 01629 733840.

Music for Hope Valley Carers and Cared for (Not DCA Facilitated)
(predominantly those with Alzheimers/Dementia)
3rd Thursday of the month, 2pm – 3pm in Eyam
Should you like to attend please call Mrs Horton on 01433 631020 for further information
Eyam Parish Church, Church Street, Eyam, S32 5QH

NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT

Clay Cross Mental Health Support Group (Not DCA Facilitated)
1st Weds of every month 11am – 1.30Pm
Clay Cross Social Centre, Market Street. S45 9JE
Bob – 01246 864661

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT

Hilton
2nd Tuesday of the month, 10am – 11.45am
Wellbrook Medical Centre, Wellend Road, Hilton
Contact: Lisa Barker on 01773 833833 for more information.

Oasis Carers Group Swadlincote
Last Thursday of the month, 10am –12:00pm.
Town Hall, The Delph, Swadlincote DE11 0AH
Contact: 01773 833833 for more information.