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Updated January 2018

Young Adult Carers

Carers Support Group

Many carers enjoy our carers support groups. These groups give carers the time to get a break from caring and share their experiences with other people in the same or similar situation.

In addition the carers support groups are a way of getting advice, information and support in relation to your caring role and many of the groups enjoy activities, well being sessions and have speakers who may be of particular interest to the group. Inside group details, meeting times and locations.

Carers groups can be a good way to share experiences and get emotional support from other carers.

“We come in looking miserable but we always go out smiling”

“It makes all the difference coming to a group where you know you will be understood and not judged. And where you can forget about your responsibilities and have a laugh”

“When I was at my lowest there was someone there to listen”

If you need any further information please contact Carers Leeds on 0113 380 4300.

The details in the leaflet show the Support Groups in relevant groupings and are coloured by area.

North Leeds Area is shown in Green

East Leeds Area is shown in Red

South Leeds Area is shown in Purple

West Leeds is shown in Brown

Central Leeds is shown Blue

Group Name Who is it for? Time & Dates Venue

PACES Open to all parent carers of children & young people

12.30pm - 2.30pm2nd Tuesday of each month

BITMO, Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle,LS10 3QH

YoungAdult Carers Support Group

Open to 16 - 25 year olds. We either meet at Carers Leeds for food and a chat or go on trips or activities

The group usually meets on the 1st Thursday of each month

Varies but often at: Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PTCall 07854 481 061 for more details

Leeds 17Carers SupportGroup

Open to all carers in the Alwoodleyand North LeedsArea

10.30am - 12 noon1st Monday of each month - except for bank holidays

Moor Allerton Elderly Care, 57 Cranmer Bank, LS17 5JD

Horsforth Carers SupportGroup

Open to all carers 1.00pm - 2.30pm1st Tuesday of each month

Grove MethodistCentre, New Street, Horsforth, LS18 4BH

CrossgatesCarers SupportGroup

Open to all carers 2.00pm - 4.00pm1st Wednesday ofeach month

Crossgates andDistrict GoodNeighbours, StationRoad, LS15 7JY

GarforthCarers SupportGroup

Open to all carers 1.30pm - 3.00pm2nd Monday of each month - except for bank holidays

NET, Dover Street,Garforth,Leeds LS25 2LP

CarersSupport at theAutism Hub

Open to all carers who support someone who has autism

5.00pm - 6.30pm2nd Tuesday ofeach month

Lovell Park Centre, Wintoun Street, Leeds, LS7 1DAContact Elaine on 0113 380 4300 for details

Morley Carers Open to all carers 10.00am - 12 noon3rd Tuesday of each month

Central MethodistChurch, Wesley St,Morley, LS27 9EE

WetherbyCarers

Open to all carers 10.00am - 12 noon3rd Thursday of each month

MicklethwaiteRoom, WetherbyTown Hall, MarketPlace, Wetherby,LS22 6NE

Pudsey Dementia Carers Support Group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

10.30am - 12 noonLast Monday of each month - except for bank holidays

Pudsey WellbeingCentre, Robin Lane, LS28 7BR

Yeadon Dementia Carers Support Group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

2.00pm - 3.00pmLast Tuesday ofeach month

Wharfedale View, Chapel Lane, Yeadon,LS19 7FA

Rothwell Dementia Carers Support Group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

10.30am - 12 noonLast Wednesday of each month

Black Bull, 15 Commercial Road, Rothwell, LS26 0AXCar Parking is available

Morley DementiaCarers Support Group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

1.30pm - 3pm2nd Thursdayof each month

The Church ofNazarene, AlbionStreet, Morley,LS27 9BX

Garforth Dementia Carers Support Group

Open to all carers of people living with dementia & memory problems

1.30pm – 3pm 1st Friday of each month starting in February 2018

Garforth Library & One Stop Shop Centre, Lidgett Lane, Garforth LS25 1EH

Group Name Who is it for? Time & Dates Venue

Horsforth Dementia Info Group

Advice and information session for carers of people with memory problems and dementia

11am - 12 noon1st Tuesday ofeach month,contact Alison on 07792 662351 for more details

Horsforth Library(use side entrance), Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 5BL

Please contact Lisa McAvan on 0113 380 4307 for more information on the support available for carers looking after someone with dementia or memory problems.

Group Name Who is it for? Time & Dates Venue

Parent Carer Coffee Morning

Open to anyone with parental responsibility for achild under 19, with a disability, long-term illness, or additional needs

Group runsmonthly (termtime) – pleasecall for timesand dates

Various dependingon the event – for details please call:

Steph - 07398 173 348Adam - 07398 141 881

Bat and Chat Open to all carers 11.00am – 1:00pmEvery Friday

Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PT

Time forUs Cafe

Open to all carers. A different event takes place each month

11.00am – 2:00pm2nd Thursday ofeach month

Booking Essential

Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PT. Please call 0113 246 8338for full details

Carers BookGroups

Open to all carers Wednesday :11am – 12.30pmThursday:11.30am – 1pmContact: Helena Bladon on 0113 380 8916 before joining the group

Carers Leeds,6-8 The Headrow,LS1 6PT

Support Group for Concerned Others

Open to all carers affected by another adults drug or alcohol use

Various groupseach month; Contact Owen or Lesley on0113 380 8915for more details

Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PT

AspergersCarers SupportGroup

Open to all carers of young people and adults with Aspergers

10.30am - 12 noonLast Thursday ofeach month

Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PT

Lingwell Carers Group

Open to all carers in the South Leeds area

2.00pm – 3.30pm 2nd Wednesday of each month

Lower Croftside Suite, Lingwell Croft Surgery, 16 Sheldrake Drive, LS10 3NB

Touchstone BAME Carers Support Group

This group offers a range of structured activities including educational, information, advice and therapeutic support.

11am – 1pm Fortnightly on Thursdays

Commencing on 11/01/2018

Touchstone Support Centre, 53-55 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS8 4EXContact Eulalee or Shuria for details on 0113 219 2727

Mental Health Carers Support GroupsContact 0113 380 4300 if you have any questions about the groups listed below.

Group Name Who is it for? Time & Dates Venue

Mental HealthCarersSupportGroup

Open to all carerswho supportsomeone with mental health Issues

1.00pm - 2.30pm3rd Tuesday ofeach month

Carers Leeds,6-8 The Headrow,LS1 6PT

North West Leeds Carers Group

Open to all carerswho supportsomeone with mental health Issues

7.00pm – 8.30pm2nd Monday ofeach month

The Mount Hospital, The Wet Room, Hyde Terrace, LS2 9LN

East LeedsCarers Group

Open to all carerswho supportsomeone with mentalhealth issues

12.30pm – 2.00pm3rd Friday of eachmonth

Church GardensCommunityCentre, ChurchLane, Garforth,LS25 1JB

South LeedsCarers Group

Open to all carerswho supportsomeone with mental health issues

2.00pm – 4.00pm3rd Wednesday ofeach month

Vale Circles,Tunstall Road, Beeston, LS11 5JF

RecoveryGroup

Focusing on recovery tools for people withmental health issues & their friends & family

6.00pm - 8.00pmContact Elaine Wilkes on 0113 380 4300 for details of the next meeting

Lovell Park Centre,Wintoun Street,Leeds, LS7 1DA

Personality Disorder Carers Group

Open to all carers who support someone with a personality disorder

5.30pm - 7.00pmThis group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Feb, April, June, August, October and December 2018

Carers Leeds,6-8 The Headrow,LS1 6PTContact Elaine Wilkes for more informationon 0113 380 4300

Crafty Carers Open to all carers. A different craft is showcased each month.

1.00pm – 3.00pm 3rd Friday of each month

Carers Leeds,6-8 The HeadrowLS1 6PT

BAME Carers Support Group Trip

Time for Us Cafe

Changes to Support Group Details

Any changes and regular updates to the support groups will be published in the ‘Carers News’ newsletter. If you do not receive a copy of the newsletter please contact Carers Leeds on 0113 246 8338 to request a free copy or go to www.carersleeds.org.uk where the bi-monthly newsletter is available.

For any information about the support groups please contact Angie Thompson on 0113 246 8338 or 07854 481 011 unless otherwise stated. Due to seasonal holidays in August and December, some support group venues and dates may change.

Contact

• Carers Advice Line available: 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday• Drop-IntoCarersLeedsCityCentreOffices:9.30am–3.30pm• Early evening appointments available on request• Through website, Facebook or Twitter• By email: advice@carersleeds.org.uk

/carersleeds @carersLeeds/youngadultcarersleeds

Carers Leeds is a Limited Company Registered No. 32420565; Registered Charity No. 1058706

January 2018 V6

6/8 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6PT

Carers Advice Line: 0113 380 4300www.carersleeds.org.uk