Support groups are designed as a local support network for carers and are all facilitated by Support Workers who are available to discuss your caring role, either within the groups or on a one-to-one basis. Support is provided by meeting together and sharing experiences, information and offering peer support to one another (as well as a cup of tea, of course!).
Carers have reported that the group gives them an opportunity for a much needed ‘break’ from their caring role.
Carers are able to attend groups as and when is convenient to themselves and are welcome to drop in as often or as little as suits the individual as we understand that the caring role can at times be unpredictable and demanding. The groups are free to attend and you do not need to book your place, simply turn up when you can.
The support groups for carers are facilitated by Carers MK across Milton Keynes.
Some of our support groups are geographical (such as Newport Pagnell) and are relevant for all carers either living locally or in other parts of Milton Keynes. Other support groups are specific to the health condition of the person being cared for (such as MS or Parkinson’s).
If you would like further information about any of the groups please contact Carers MK by telephone on 01908 231703 or by email to mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org
| Group | Location | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley | West Bletchley Parish Council Offices | 10.30am – 12pm | Tuesdays 14th Nov, 12th Dec, 9th Jan, 13th Feb, 13th Mar |
| Olney | Olney Centre | 2pm – 3,30pm | Thursdays 2nd Nov, 7th Dec, no Jan meeting, 1st Feb, 1st Mar |
| Great Linford | Great Linford Parish Council | 2pm – 3.30pm | Wednesdays 8th Nov, 13th Dec, 10th Jan, 14th Feb, 14th Mar |
| Hanslope | Hanslope Church | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Wednesdays 29th Nov, no Dec meeting, 31st Jan, 28th Feb, 28th Mar |
| Newport Pagnell | UR Church | 1.30pm – 3pm | Wednesdays 29th Nov, no Dec meeting, 31st Jan, 28th Feb, 28th Mar |
| Autism (for carers of someone over the age of 18 with Autism) | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | 2pm – 3.30pm | Tuesdays 7th Nov, 5th Dec, no Jan meeting, 6th Feb, 6th Mar |
| Mental Health Evening Group | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | 6pm – 7.30pm | Wednesdays 1st Nov, 6th Dec, 3rd Jan, 7th Feb, 7th Mar |
| Friends & Family Mental Health (Personality Disorder) | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | 6pm – 7.30pm | Wednesdays 29th Nov, 20th Dec, 31st Jan, 28th Feb, 28th Mar |
| Parent Carers | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | 10.30am – 12pm | Mondays 20th Nov, 18th Dec, 15th Jan, 19th Feb, 19th Mar |
| Former Carers | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | 1.30pm – 3pm | Thursdays 9th Nov, 14th Dec, 11th Jan, 8th Feb, 8th Mar |
| Stroke Group | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | 10.30am – 12pm | Thursdays 23rd Nov, no Dec meeting, 25th Jan, 22nd Feb, 22 Mar |
| Parkinson’s Group | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | 2pm – 3.30pm | Wednesdays 1st Nov, 6th Dec, 3rd Jan, 7th Feb, 7th Mar |
| MS Group | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | 2pm – 3.30pm | Mondays no Nov meeting, 4th Dec, 15th Jan, 26th Feb |
| Alzheimer’s Group | Alzheimer’s offices, Margaret Powell House | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Wednesdays 22nd Nov, 20th Dec, 17th Jan, 14th Feb, 14th Mar |
| Reflexology or Indian Head Massage | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | By appointment only | Monthly on Fridays |
| Writing Group | Carers MK office, Margaret Powell House | 10.30am – 12pm | Wednedays 8th Nov, 13th Dec, 10th Jan, 14th Feb, 14th Mar |