Support Groups
Support groups are designed as a local support network for carers. Most of the groups are facilitated by Carers MK Support Workers who are available to discuss your caring role, either within the groups or on a one-to-one basis. The Former Carers group is facilitated by a Carers MK volunteer and the Hanslope Carers group is facilitated by the Hanslope PPG (Patient Participation Group).
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.
Some of our support groups are geographical (such as Great Linford) 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).
OLNEY CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
The Olney Centre, High Street, Olney, MK46 4EF
4th August 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
6th October 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
3rd November 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
1st December 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
5th January 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
2nd February 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
2nd March 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
GREAT LINFORD CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
Great Linford Parish Council, Great Linford House, 1 Saint Leger Court, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5HA
13th July 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
10th August 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
14th September 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
12th October 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
9th November 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
14th December 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
11th January 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
8th February 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
8th March 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
HANSLOPE SUPPORT GROUP
This group is delivered and facilitated by Hanslope PPG (Patient Participation Group)
27th July 2022
10.30am – 12.30pm
24th August 2022
10.30am – 12.30pm
28th September 2022
10.30am – 12.30pm
26th October 2022
10.30am – 12.30pm
23rd November 2022
10.30am – 12.30pm
December – TBA
10.30am – 12.30pm
25th January 2023
10.30am – 12.30pm
22nd February 2023
10.30am – 12.30pm
22nd March 2023
10.30am – 12.30pm
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
For carers of someone who is 16+
27th July 2022
6pm – 7.30pm
31st August 2022
6pm – 7.30pm
28th September 2022
6pm – 7.30pm
26th October 2022
6pm – 7.30pm
30th November 2022
6pm – 7.30pm
21st December 2022
6pm – 7.30pm
25th January 2023
6pm – 7.30pm
22nd February 2023
6pm – 7.30pm
29th March 2023
6pm – 7.30pm
FORMER CARERS GROUP
The Mead Centre, 75 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AB
Please note: Informal social meet ups are sometimes arranged independently by attendees in between formal meetings
14th July 2022
1.30pm – 3pm
8th September 2022
1.30pm – 3pm
10th November 2022
1.30pm – 3pm
12th January 2023
1.30pm – 3pm
9th March 2023
1.30pm – 3pm
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
3rd August 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
7th September 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
5th October 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
2nd November 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
7th December 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
4th January 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
1st February 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
1st March 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
MS SUPPORT GROUP
22nd August 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
3rd October 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
14th November 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
19th December 2022
2pm – 3.30pm
6th February 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
20th March 2023
2pm – 3.30pm
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP (TUESDAYS)
Via Zoom
12th July 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
9th August 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
13th September 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
11th October 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
8th November 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
13th December 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
10th January 2023
1pm – 2.30pm
14th February 2023
1pm – 2.30pm
14th March 2023
1pm – 2.30pm
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP (THURSDAYS)
21st July 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
18th August 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
15th September 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
20th October 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
17th November 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
15th December 2022
1pm – 2.30pm
19th January 2023
1pm – 2.30pm
16th February 2023
1pm – 2.30pm
16th March 2023
1pm – 2.30pm
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
(IN COLLABORATION WITH WATER EATON MEMORY CLUB)
Water Eaton Church Centre, Drayton Road, Bletchley, MK2 3RR
18th July 2022
2.30pm – 4pm
15th August 2022
2.30pm – 4pm
26th September 2022
2.30pm – 4pm
24th October 2022
2.30pm – 4pm
21st November 2022
2.30pm – 4pm
19th December 2022
2.30pm – 4pm
Are you caring for someone?
Do you look after someone who cannot manage without you because they are ill, frail or have a disability?
If so, you are a carer and Carers MK can help you.