Portsmouth and SE Hants Carers
Portsmouth and SE Hants Carers
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Sometimes we can feel as if we're the only person in the world battling against all the odds, yet it's a rare problem that hasn't been faced by others and this section lists just some of the support groups that are available locally ...
 
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUNG CARERS
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  “DIVERSION” for Young Carers  
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  6.15pm – 8.45pm, every Monday
(except bank holidays)
 
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  Portsmouth Carers Centre,
65 Kingston Road
 
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  Rebecca Hobbs or Billie Shipman 023 9285 1864
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DRUG AND ALCOHOLIC ADDITION
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  Family Carers Support  
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  Monthly: 7.00pm – 9.00pm, every Monday  
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Lyle House, 98-100 Albert Road,
Southsea, PO5 2SN

 
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  Ellen Salix 023 9234 1444
 
THOSE AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS
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  Havant Support Group  
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  Monthly
4th Monday 2:00pm – 4:00pm
 
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  St.Thomas’ Parish Room,
Bidbury Lane, Bedhampton
 
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    There is also a Drop-in for AGE CONCERN at Age Concern Resource Centre
Market Parade, Havant – monthly: 2nd Wednesday 1:30 – 4:00
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  Jill Stevens 07775 672523
 
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S AND OTHER DEMENTIAS
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  Patey Carers Group
(Alzheimer’s Society)
 
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  7.00pm – 9.00pm
last Tuesday of each month
 
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  Patey Centre, Edinburgh House
Sundridge Close, Cosham, PO6 3JL
 
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  Sandra Magnus 023 9221 4466
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARERS AND CLIENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED MENTAL HEALTH 0PROBLEMS
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  Fellowship Group  
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  7.30pm, third Tuesday of each month  
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  Wymering Community Centre
Sevenoaks Road
 
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  Eric Massey 023 9273 7106
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
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  R.A.G  
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  From 2.00pm
first Tuesday of each month
 
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  Wesley Centre, Fratton Road  
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  Margaret Smith 023 9242 2683
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARERS AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED A STROKE
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  The Portsmouth Stroke Club  
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  2.00pm – 4.00pm, every Tuesday  
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  Wesley Centre
Fratton Road, Portsmouth
 
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  Jan Till 023 9281 7732
 
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARERS AND PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S
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  Parkinson’s Group meeting  
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  10.00am – 12.00 noon every fourth Wednesday of month for coffee morning
2.00pm – 4.30pm, every second Friday of month for branch meeting

 
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  Cosham Community Centre  
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  Val Limb
Cliff and Gwyneth Davies
023 9259 2326
023 9245 0307
    e-mail: eynswoodcg@lineone.net
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE FAMILIES AND CARERS OF THE MENTALLY ILL
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  Compass Carers Support Group  
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  From 7.30 - 9:00 pm, second Wednesday each month  
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  St James’ Hospital, coffee lounge  
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  Eve Piska or Mary Joseph 023 9273 3637
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S AND OTHER DEMENTIAS
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  Patey Carers Group (Alzheimer’s Society)  
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  7.00pm – 9.00pm
second Wednesday of each month
 
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  Patey Centre, Edinburgh House
Sundridge Close, Cosham
 
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  Sandra Magnus / Wendy Williams 023 9221 4466
 
GENERAL CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
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  Kent Road Carers Support Group  
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  2.00pm – 3.00pm,
every Wednesday
 
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  St Jude's Church
Kent Road, Southsea
 
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  Sue Dawkins
Jennifer Stenson
023 9268 8441
023 9283 1229
 
GENERAL CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
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  Mac Donald Watson Carers Support Group  
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  1.00pm – 3.00pm
2nd Wednesday of each month
 
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  Bradbury Centre
16–18 Kingston Road, Portsmouth
 
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  Nikki Jarwood 023 9285 1864
 
FOR CARERS OF DEMENTIA SUFFERERS
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  Carers Support Group  
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  11.00am – 12.00 noon  
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  Therapies Group Meeting Room
St James’ Hospital
Locksway Road, PO4 8LD
 
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  Shirley Barnes Kilpatrick
Jo Heir
023 9289 4463
023 9273 0088
 
 
FOR CARERS OF DEMENTIA SUFFERERS
)People over 65 who live in Portsmouth who have had diagnosis of dementia)
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  Carers Support Group  
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  11.15am – 12.15pm, every Thursday  
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  Therapies Group Meeting Room
St James’ Hospital
(Dr Trotter’s group)
 
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  Goddard Day Unit
ask for Dr Trotter’s secretary

023 92894498
 
GENERAL GROUP FOR ALL CARERS
(RING FOR DIRECTIONS)
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Drayton and Farlington
Carers Support Group

 
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  2.00pm – 4.00 pm
second Thursday of each month
 
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  The Drayton Institute
Havant Road, Drayton (Lower Hall)
 
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  Alice Collins 023 9237 8556
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARERS LOOKING AFTER THOSE WITH HEAD INJURIES
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  Headway
Portsmouth & SE Hampshire
 
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  Telephone for further information  
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  West Lodge
St James Hospital, Milton
 
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  Sharon Williams 023 9282 9032
    Or e-mail enquiries: headway1@btconnect.com
 
PORTSMOUTH AUTISM SUPPORT NETWORK
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  P.A.S.N.  
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  (A) Monthly, 1st Thursday
(B) Monthly, 3rd Thursday
10:00am -12:00 noon
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  (A) The Willows Nursery, Battenburg Ave
(B) Parent Partnership Office, Cornelius Centre, New Road, Portsmouth

(B) Coffee mornings for adults & children
    There are also 3 social activities for children each month
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  Jenn Davies-Parker 07914 331876
 
WORKING AGE CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
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  Working-Age Carers  
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  Monthly: Second Thursday
7pm - 8.30pm
 
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  Please telephone for details  
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  Pat Brooks 023 9220 0132
 
PO6 FRIENDS
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  Support Group for Carers of People
with Mental Health Issues
 
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  Second and Fourth Thursdays
every month. 2.00pm – 4.30pm
 
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  The Healthy Living Centre
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove
 
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  Marina Downie
Sarah Burchell

023 9232 1108
023 9264 1250
 
 
THOSE AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS
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  The Get-Together  
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  Alternate Friday’s from 1.30pm – 3.30pm  
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  Tyler Court
Bishopstoke Road, Leigh Park
 
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  Jill Stevens 07775 672523
    There is also a group on Hayling Island, meeting on 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sunnyside Hall, Webb Lane. Contact Jill Stevens as above
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARERS AND PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S
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  Parkinson’s Group meeting  
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2.00pm – 4.30pm
every 2nd Friday of the month

 
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  Cosham Community Centre  
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  Val Limb
Cliff & Gwyneth Davies
023 9259 2326
023 9245 0307
    email: eynswoodcg@lineone.ne
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUNG CARERS IN PORTSMOUTH
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  Young Carers  
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  10.00am – 12.30pm
every Saturday
 
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  The John Pounds Centre, Portsea
(accessible via Aylward Street)
 
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  Rebecca Hobbs/Billie Shipman 023 9285 1864
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUNG CARERS IN PORTSMOUTH
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  Young Carers  
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  2.00pm – 4.30pm
every Saturday
 
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  Hillside Young Peoples Centre
Cheltenham Road, Paulsgrove
 
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  Rebecca Hobbs/Billie Shipman 023 9285 1864
 
 
ANY CARER OF A PERSON WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY
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  Learning Disabilities Support Group  
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  10.00am – 12.30pm
during middle of the month (phone for details)
 
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  Wesley Centre
Fratton Road, Portsmouth
 
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  Stewart Graham
Janneke Klos
Veronica Midwinter
023 9285 1864
023 9220 0132
023 9278 0579
 
INFORMATION GIVING GROUP
FOR NEW CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IN PORTSMOUTH
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  EMH services to St James  
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  Three times a year for six weeks depending on demand  
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  St James Hospital, Milton  
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  Colin Barnes, St James Hospital 023 9289 4337
 
SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES CARING FOR
CHILDREN WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS
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  Cystic Fibrosis Kids of
Portsmouth Carers Group
 
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  Vanessa Hamza
(will give emotional support)
023 9221 0958
or 023 9282 0690


 
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Whatever the problem, whatever the need -
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