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New Online Support Network!

We have recently set up an online support network aimed at people aged 18 - 30 who care for a partner, relative or friend. This support network was setup to be a place for people to come together and support each other with this difficult role. 

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BOURTON ON THE WATER

Cotswold Memory Club
For people who are concerned about their memory, who may or may not have been diagnosed with dementia and their carer
Venue: Baptist Church, Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AA
Times: Second Wednesday of every month 10.30am - 12.30pm
Contact: Val McKay 01451 810637  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   

Windrush Carers Support Group
All Carers Welcome
Venue: The Lounge, Market Close, Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water
Times: Last Tuesday each month (excluding December) from 7pm
Contact: Barbara Newstead 01451 821523  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

CHELTENHAM

Cleeve Carers Group
All Carers past and present welcome
Venue: St Michaels Hall, School Road, Bishops Cleeve
Times: Second Tuesday each month 2 - 4pm
Contact: Graham Teale 01242 673001  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cheltenham and District Carers and Families Support Group (CADCAF)
For parents and families of a disabled child up to 18 years old living in Gloucestershire
Venue: Battledown Childrens Centre, Harp Hill, Battledown
Times: Please telephone for details
Contact: Sarah Miller 01242 222117 or 07944 2804612  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Cheltenham & Tewkesbury Carers Group
For Carers of adults with a mental health problem
Venue: Leckhampton Lodge, Cheltenham
Times: First Thursday of each month 2 - 4pm
Contact: Martin Clark 01684 861150  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Sharon Bound 01242 634300  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cheltenham West Carers Support Group
All Carers welcome
Venue: Conference Annex, Hesters Way Community Resource Centre
Times: Third Friday of each month 4.30 - 6pm
Contact: Brenda Barton 01242 516683  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Milsom St Carers Group
For Carers of people with a mental health problem
Venue: 8, Milsom Street, Cheltenham
Times: First Wednesday of each month 4pm - 5.30pm
Contact: Ceri Jones 01242 512812  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Parkinson's UK - Cheltenham & District Branch
For those affected by Parkinson's
Venue: St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham GL51 8PX
Times: Last Tuesday of each month unless otherwise notified (exc January) 7:30pm
Contact: Dot Simpson 01242 583894 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Prestbury Carers Group
For Carers of older people
Venue: Cummings Court, New Barn Lane (Sheltered Housing Complex) GL52 3LX
Times: Last Monday of each month 11am - 12.30pm (unless it's a bank holiday)
Contact: Richard Mason 01242 579097  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Sandy Iles 01242 676096  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Alzheimer's Society
Memory cafe for Carers and people with dementia
Venue: Municipal Offices, Pittville Room, Promenade, GL50 9SA
Times: Second Tuesday each month 10.30am - 12.30pm - for exact dates please contact Alzheimer's Society

To contact Alzheimer's Society: Telephone 01452 525222 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Cheltenham Branch of MS Society
All Carers welcome
Venue: The Bell, Main Road, Shurdington, Cheltenham GL51 5XQ
Times: Next meeting Monday 18th March (please contact for future dates)
Contact: Wendy Price 01242 699123  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Singing for the Brain
For Carers and people with dementia
Venue: Bishops Cleeve Community Centre, Church Road, Bishops Cleeve GL52 8LR
Times: Held on Thursdays 2 - 3.30pm - for exact dates to register or to book please contact Alzheimer's Society

Cotswold Downs Syndrome Group
For families and Carers of children with Downs Syndrome (social events, trips and holidays)
Venue: Battledown Childrens Centre, Harp Hill, Battledown, Cheltenham
Times: Every two months on a Sunday from 2 - 4pm (next meeting is on 24th February 2013)
Contact: Jenny King 07715 477058  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gloucestershire Stroke Club
For Carers and stroke survivors
Venue: Lynworth Court, Cheltenham GL52 5DZ
Times: Last Tuesday of every month 2-4pm 
Contact: Stroke Association Coordinator 01452 520723  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Indian Association
Venue: Hindu Community Centre, 64 Swindon Road, Cheltenham
Times: Every Wednesday 10am - 2.30pm
Contact: Haroon Kadodia 01452 426074

NAS Gloucestershire Branch
For parents/Carers or children and young people with autism
Venue: Springbank Community Resource Centre, Springbank Way, Cheltenham GL51 0LG
Times: Second Thursday of each month (term time only) 10am - 12pm
Contact: NAS Gloucestershire 0777 0731012  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sahara-Seheli
A community women's group which brings together women from different Asian communities and provides Asian communities and provides support to those who have caring responsibilites  
Venue: St Pauls Church, St Pauls Road, Cheltenham
Times: Every Monday 10.30am - 12.30pm
Contact: Saleha Moolla 01452 425007 

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Memory Cafe
For Carers and people with dementia 
Venue: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 1JR
Times: Third Friday of each month 10am - 12pm - please contact Alzheimer's Society
Contact: 01452 525222  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cirencester Mental Health Carer Support Group
For Carers of adults with a mental health problem
Venue: The Memorial Centre, Sheep Street, Cirencester
Times: Second Tuesday each month 1 - 3pm
Contact: Lisa Davenport 01452 386283  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cirencester Eating Disorders Support Group
For sufferers and Carers
Venue: St Peter's Lounge, St Peter's Court, St Peter's Road, Cirencester
Times: First Wednesday of each month - 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Contact: Pat Ayres 01285 770385 pat@ This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gloucestershire Stroke Club
For Carers and stroke survivors
Venue: Community Room, Beech Grove, Cirencester GL7 1BD
Times: Mondays 9.30am - 12.00pm
Contact: Margaret Knapp 01285 821481

South Cotswold Memory Club
For people with dementia and their Carers
Venue: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 1JR
Times: First Friday of each month 10am - 12pm 
Contact: The Churn Project 01285 644779

South Cotswold Parent Carers Support Group
For Parent Carers in the South Cotswolds
Venue: Please contact Karen for details
Times: First Friday of each month 10.30am - 12.00pm (can vary)
Contact: Karen Robinson   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

DURSLEY

Dursley Cam Carers Group
All Carers welcome
Venue: GL11 Project, Cam, Dursley
Times: Last Wednesday of each month 2pm - 3pm
Contact: Julie Burlow 01453 548530  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Treetops Children Centre (Allsorts)
For parents/Carers of children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs
Venue: Treetops Children's Centre, Dursley Primary School, Highfields, Dursley GL11 4NZ
Times: Monthly 10am - 12pm
Contact: Shelia 07794 009663  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

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Aspergers Support Group
For Parents, professionals, adults and their Carers
Venue: Mitcheldean Surgery
Times: Second Tuesday each month 1.30 - 4pm
Contact: Irene Coker 01594 543978 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Autistic Spectrum Support Group
For parents/Carers of children and young people with autistic spectrum
Venue: Heart of the Forest Community, Special School, Speech House, Coleford GL16 7EJ
Times: Last Wednesday of each month 7.30pm
Contact: Melanie Harris 01594 593000  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Forest Carers Support Group
For Carers of people with a Mental Health issue
Venue: Coleford House, Coleford
Times: Last Thursday each month 1pm - 3pm
Contact: Melanie Harris 01594 593000  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Friendship Group
Open to Carers and people who have previously used the hospice but no longer need formal care
Venue: Great Oaks Hospice, Coleford
Times: Last Thursday of the month 2pm - 4pm
Contact: Pam Morgan 01594 811910  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Touched by MS Group
Open to anyone touched by MS
Venue: Great Oaks Hospice, Coleford
Times: Second Thursday of the month 7pm
Contact: 01594 811910 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Forest of Dean Stroke Club
For Carers and stroke survivors 
Venue: Springwater Centre, Lydney GL15 5NF
Times: Fortnightly on Mondays 10am - 12pm
Contact: Rosemary Parker 01594 542601

Gloucestershire Stroke Club
For Carers and stroke survivors
Venue: Forest Sensory Services, Valley Road, Cinderford GL14 2LJ
Times: Second Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm
Contact: Stroke Association Coordinator 01452 520723  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Good 2 Go!
Is a support service for working age adults with dementia as well as their family and Carers
Dates/Times: Please contact Alzheimer's Society for dates and times.

Parent Carers Support Group
Venue: Please telephone for details
Times: Last Wednesday of each month
Contact: Dawn Rooke 01291 628286  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Alzheimer's Society
For those affected by Alzheimer's Disease
Venue: Gloucestershire Club, Greville Close, off Sandhurst Lane, Gloucester GL2 9RG
Times: Second Wednesday of each month 11.30am - 2.30pm. For exact dates and further information please contact the Alzheimer's Society

Art Group
For Carers and people with dementia
Venue: Gloucester Resource Centre, City Works, Alfred Street, Gloucester GL1 4DF
Times: Every other Tuesday 10.30am - 12.30pm
Contact: For exact dates and further information please contact the Alzheimer's Society

Singing for the Brain
For Carers and people with dementia
Venue: Hucclecote Rugby Football Club, Churchdown Lane, Hucclecote, Gloucester
Times: Held on the first and third Wednesday of each month 10.30am - 12.00pm. For exact dates, to book or to register interest please contact the Alzheimer's Society

Gloucestershire Chinese Community Association
Venue: St Oswalds Village, Gloucester
Times: Please contact for further information
Contact: Mei Ling Howard  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  / Carena Sharpley 01452 426508

Churchdown Carers Luncheon Group
Venue: Varies (local pub or similar)
Times: Second Thursday of each month 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Contact: Catherine Rowland 01452 864423  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Sue and Alan Davey 01452 304578 

Churchdown Carer Support Group
Venue: Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester
Times: First Wednesday of the month 2pm - 4pm
Contact: Anna Mitchell 01452 714069

Directions Group
For Carers and people with dementia
Venue: The Oakwood, Tewkesbury Road, Twigworth GL2 9PG
Times: First Monday of each month from 11am onwards with lunch to follow (optional)
Contact: Please contact please contact the Alzheimer's Society to confirm dates

To contact the Alzheimer's Society: Telephone 01452 525222 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ebony Carers
For all Carers from the African Caribbean community
Venue: Church of God of Prophesy, 25 Melbourne Street East, Gloucester GL1 4NU (Venue may change subject to activity)
Times: Meet the third Wednesday of each month from 10am - 12pm
Contact: Blanche McCalla 01452 617456 / 07940 762677  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gloucester Carers Support Group

All Carers Welcome
Venue: Messenger House, Gloucester
Times: First Monday each month 11am - 1pm
Contact: 01452 386283  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gloucestershire Chinese Community Association
Venue: St Oswalds Village, Gavel Way, Gloucester
Times: Every Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Contact: Mei Ling Howard/ Carena Sharpley 01452 426508  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    
  

Headway Carers Support Group
For Carers of someone damaged by brain injury inc. trauma and stroke, etc
Venue: Headway House, St. Margaret's, London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3PH
Times: Once a month - daytime and evening
Contact: Sam Hall on 01452 312713 

Horizons Carers Support Group
Open to former/ bereaved Carers
Venue: Gloucestershire Club
Times: Second Monday of each month beginning February from 12pm
Contact: Ann Carter or Claire Ward 01452 525222  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hucclecote Carers Support Group
For all Carers and their families
Venue: Hillview Evangelical Church Hall, Hucclecote, Gloucester
Times: First Thursday of each month 7.30 - 8.30pm
Contact: Esther Hetherington 01452 611565

James Hopkins Trust
For parents/ Carers of children with severe physical disabilities, life threatening or life limiting condition up to the age of 11
Contact: Alison Miller 01452 612216  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Milan
Asian women's Carers Group
Contact: Shamim Kholwadia 01452 872240 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Parent Carer Focus Group
Open to any BME parent who has a child with a physical or learning disability
Venue: Parry Hall Youth & Community Centre, Gloucester
Contact: Dorrett Samuels 07891 402002 or Shamim Kholwadia 01452 872240

Polish Carers Support Group
Language support is available
Venue: Carers Gloucestershire, 2nd Floor Messenger House, St Michaels Square, Gloucester, GL1 1HX
Times: Last Friday each month 2.30 - 5pm
Contact: Agnus 01452 425677 or Shamim 01452 872240

South West Children's Heart Circle
For Parent Carers
Venue: King's Head at Norton
Times: 10th of each month (exc w/ends) 8pm
Contact: Jane Parke 01452 730622

Spring Centre Carers Group
For parents/ Carers of children with special needs
Venue: Spring Centre, Gardner House, Olympus Park, Quedgeley
Times: Every Thursday during term time 10am - 12pm
Contact: Jayne Fisher 01452 725941  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sunbeam Club
For Parent Carers
Venue: James Hopkins Trust, North Upton Lane, Barnwood
Times: Every Monday term time at 12pm
Contact: Fee Knowles 01666 838213

Maxappeal
For parents/ Carers of children with Velo Cardio Facial/ Di George Syndrome
Venue: Spring Centre, Quedgeley
Times: Meet every two months
Contact: Susie Mitchell 01285 713262   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mental Health Carers Support Group
For Carers of adults with a Mental Health issue
Venue: Messenger House, Gloucester
Times: First Tuesday of each month 2 - 3.30pm
Contact: Claire Spires 01452 386283 or 01452 894790  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Melanie Harris 01594 593000 or 01452 386283  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Leckhampton Carers Support Group
For partners, family members, and friends of people who have serious palliative illness
Venue: Day Hospice, Leckhampton Court Hospice, Church Road, Cheltenham
Times: Second Wednesday of each month 2 - 4pm
Contact: Jo Cloke 01242 246298 tracey.cloke@suerydercare.org 

Leckhampton Support Group
All Carers Welcome
Venue: St Phillip & St James Church House, 60 Painswick Road, Cheltenham GL50 2ER
Times: Fourth Wednesday of each month 10.30am
Contact: Peggy Taylor 01242 862394 or Brian Decker 01242 233751  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

PSP Support Group
For Carers and people living with PSP
Venue: Sue Ryder Hospice, Leckhampton Court, Church Road, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ
Times: Three times a year (please contact to check time/venue of the next meeting)
Contact: Jill Lyons 01327 322410  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

MORETON-IN-MARSH

Cotswold Memory Club
For people who are concerned about their memory, who may or may not have been diagnosed with dementia and their Carers
Venue: Lounge, Jameson Court, Moreton in Marsh GL56 0EW
Times: First Thursday of each month 10.30am - 12.30pm
Contact: Val McKay 01451 810637  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

STONEHOUSE

Alzheimer's Society Carers Support
Venue: Stonehouse Community Centre
Times: Third Tuesday each month 2 - 3pm
Contact: Ann Carter, or Claire Ward 01452 525222  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

STROUD

ALLSORTS Parents Group
For parents, grandparents or Carers of children aged 0-24 with any disability or special needs
Venue: Parliament Family Centre, Bisley Old Road, Stroud
Times: Every Friday term time 10am - 12pm
Contact: Sheila Munnoch 0779 400 9663 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Stroud MH Carers Support Group 
For Carers of people with a mental health problem
Venue: Weavers Croft, Field Road, Stroud
Times: First Tuesday of each month 2pm - 4pm
Contact: Tracey Tocknell 01453 563153  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gloucestershire Stroke Club
For Carers and stroke survivors
Venue: Beeches Green Health Centre, Stroud GL5 4BH
Times: First and third Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm
Contact: Robert Wilkes 01453 791795

Strouf Learning Disability Carer Support Group
For Carers of adults with learning disabilities
Venue: Weavers Croft
Times: Monthly - please contact Janice for dates and times
Contact: Janice Mockford 01452 389340  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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North Cotswold Parent Carers Support Group
For parents / Carers of children and young people with additional needs
Venue: Stow-on-the-Wold Children's Centre, St Edwards Drive, GL54 1AW
Times: Third Wednesday of each month from 7.30 - 9pm
Contact: Deborah Livingstone 01452 386283  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cotswold Memory Club 
For people who are concerned about their memory, who may or may not have been diagnosed with dementia and their Carers
Venue: Day Centre, Chamberlayne House, Stow-on-the-Wold GL54 1BZ

NAILSWORTH 

Alzheimer's Society
For Carers and people with Alzheimers
Venue: Christ Church Rooms, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth GL6 9EY
Times: Last Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm - please contact the Alzheimer's Society to confirm exact dates.

To contact the Alzheimer's Society: Telephone 01452 525222 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 MINCHINHAMPTON 

Alzheimer's Society
For Carers and people with Alzheimers 
Venue: Day Centre, Horsfall House, Windmill Road, Minchinhampton GL6 9EY
Times: Second Thursday of each month 7pm - 9pm - please contact Alzheimer's Society to confirm exact dates

PAINSWICK 

Cupcakes for Carers
All Carers and the person that they care for are welcome for a chat, tea, coffee and cake
Venue: Green Room, Painswick Centre, Bisley Street, Painswick GL6 6QQ
Times: First Tuesday of each month 1.30pm - 4.30pm 
Contact: Patricia Burrows 01452 813326

Gloucestershire Stroke Club
For Carers and stroke survivors
Venue: Richmond Retirement Village, Painswick GL6 6UL
Times: Penultimate Tuesday of each month 2pm - 4pm
Contact: Stroke Assoication Coordinator 01452 520723  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

TETBURY

Tetbury and District Carers Group
All Carers welcome
Venue: Romney House Surgery, Long Street
Times: Second Wednesday of each month apart from August 1.30 - 3pm
Contact: Eunice Sharpe 01666 503256

TEWKESBURY

Tewkesbury Mental Health Carers Group
For Carers of adults with a mental health problem
Venue: Avon House, Tewkesbury
Times: Third Tuesday of each month 1pm - 3pm 
Contact: Martin Clark 01684 861150  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Sharon Bound 01242 634300  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Parkinson's UK, Tewkesbury Support Group
For those affected by Parkinson's
Venue: Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Rd, Tewkesbury GL20 5DR
Times: Last Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm
Contact: Sue Wood 01242 772048  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NAS Gloucestershire Branch
For parents/Carers or children and young people with autism 
Venue: Alderman Knight School, Tewkesbury
Times: Fourth Friday of each month (term time only) 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Contact: NAS Gloucestershire 0777 0791012  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jesmond House Practice Carers' Group
Offers Carers (open to all Carers, even if not registered at the practice) the opportunity to drop into the surgery once a month for a get-together to share advice, have a chat and speak to professionals 
Venue: Jesmond House Practice, Chance Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5RF
Times: Once a month on a Monday 10.30am (please contact for exact dates)
Contact: Bridget Derrett 01684 292813

Tewkesbury Memory Cafe
For Carers and people with dementia
Venue: Tewkesbury Day Centre, Station Rd, Tewkesbury
Times: Second Wednesday of each month 1.30pm
Contact: Janet Worrad 01684 296238  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

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