Community Support Groups
We have compiled this list of other independent carer support groups across Devon for you to find what support is local to you.
If you have any other suggestions to add to our list of Carer Support Groups, please send us an email to online@devoncarers.org.uk or call us on 03456 434 435.
Disclaimer: Please contact the organiser to check that the support group is available. Booking may be required.
| Organiser Details | When | Where | Who can go |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Feel Good Larder – Carers Coffee & Meet Up Sam 01271 342885 hello@thefeelgoodlarder.co.uk |
Third Thursday of each month (excluding school holidays) from 1:00pm | The Feel Good Larder, 7 Bridge Buildings, Barnstaple EX32 8LW | Unpaid carers |
| Holsworthy Carers Group holsworthycarersgroup@gmail.com |
First Thursday of each month 2:30pm to 4:30pm |
Holsworthy Youth Centre, Sanders Lane, Holsworthy EX22 6HE |
Unpaid carers |
| Dementia Carers Group Admiral Dementia Nurses rduh.dementianursingteam@nhs.net 07813359331 01271 313998 |
Last Wednesday of each month 6:00pm to 8:00pm |
Raleigh Galley Restaurant, Level 0, North Devon District Hospital |
Unpaid carers caring for someone living with dementia |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Wednesdays 1:30am – 4:30pm |
Georgie’s Youth Centre 21 Saint George’s Road Barnstaple EX32 7AU |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
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South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
The Old School House Higher Gunstone, Bideford, EX39 2DG (formerly the Link Centre) | Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
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South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Fridays 10:30am – 1:30pm |
The Retreat Tons Park Ilfracombe EX34 8AY |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling (Run in collaboration with the Salvation Army and North Devon Food Bank) |
| Organiser Details | When | Where | Who can go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton Carers Support Group Winnie Cameron 07974 636926 winniekjaer@btinternet.com |
1st Wednesday of every month 3:00pm – 4:30pm |
The Kitchen at Combe Garden Centre, Hayne Lane, Gittisham Honiton, EX14 3PD |
Social, carers and cared for are welcome |
| Honiton Carers Support Group Winnie Cameron 07974 636926 winniekjaer@btinternet.com |
2nd Wednesday of every month 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
The Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Honiton, EX14 1EU |
Unpaid carers only |
| Honiton Carers Support Group Winnie Cameron 07974 636926 winniekjaer@btinternet.com |
3rd Wednesday of every month 3:00pm – 4:30pm |
The Kitchen at Combe Garden Centre, Hayne Lane, Gittisham Honiton, EX14 3PD |
Social, carers and cared for are welcome |
| Honiton Carers Support Group Winnie Cameron 07974 636926 winniekjaer@btinternet.com |
4th Wednesday of every month 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
Honiton Methodist Church, Chapel St, Honiton EX14 1EU | Unpaid carers only – please book |
| Honiton Carers Support Group Winnie Cameron 07974 636926 winniekjaer@btinternet.com |
5th Wednesday of every month 3:00pm – 4:30pm |
The Kitchen at Combe Garden Centre, Hayne Lane, Gittisham Honiton, EX14 3PD |
Social, carers and cared for are welcome |
| Seachange 01395 446896 help@seachangedevon.org |
First Tuesday of every month 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
E Budleigh Rd, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HF | All carers welcome. Free tea and coffee available. Free wellbeing therapy tasters every session for those who wish to try something new. No need to book, |
| Coffee and Chat MS Centre The Southwest MS Centre Lauren Eddy 07749081920 |
First Thursday of every month 2:00pm |
King’s Garden Centre Exmouth – Coffee Shop and Restaurant, Higher Hulham Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5DZ | Anyone affected by MS and their friends, family and carers |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Thursdays 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
The Beehive Dowell St Honiton EX14 1LZ |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
| Organiser Details | When | Where | Who can go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carer Club Rosie Dawson 07931225680 admin@rootscommunityenhancement.org |
1st Monday of every month 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Methodist Church Hall, Brunswick Place, Dawlish, EX7 9PB |
Unpaid carers |
| Carers Support Group Pat Clark 07840101 Barry Pratten 01752872619 |
2nd Thursday of every month 10:30am – 12:00pm |
The Avenue Church, Newton Abbot | Quizzes games, general chat, speakers, and outings now and again. Come a long for a chat, tea or coffee, and cake. |
| Coffee and Chat MS Centre The Southwest MS Centre Lauren Eddy 07749081920 |
Second Friday of every month 10:00am |
South West MS Therapy Centre, West Grange, Clyst Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7EY | Anyone affected by MS and their friends, family and carers |
| Coffee and Chat MS Centre The Southwest MS Centre South Devon Group 0845 602 0805 (answer phone) |
First Monday of every month (except December and Bank Holidays) 11:00am |
Cliffden Hotel, 20 Dawlish Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8TE | Anyone affected by MS and their friends, family and carers |
| Coffee and Chat MS Centre The Southwest MS Centre Nick Gratton 07962611776 |
First Tuesday of every month (except December) 11:00am |
No Limits Café, 3, Bridge House, Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QX | Anyone affected by MS and their friends, family and carers |
| Coffee and Chat MS Centre The Southwest MS Centre 08456020805 (answer phone) |
First Wednesday of every month (except December) 12:00pm |
Livermead Cliff Hotel, Sea Front, Torbay Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RQ | Anyone affected by MS and their friends, family and carers |
| Make It Thursday Sam (07952 807607) Rosie (07729 345728) |
Thursday mornings 10:30am – 12:30pm |
TAAG, 4/5 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth, TQ14 8DD | A social craft group for current and past carers (including recently bereaved) £4 per session to include refreshments and materials |
| Carers Catch Up Dementia Friendly Parishes around the Yealm 07450206312 info@dementiayealm.org |
First Friday of every month (starting 1st Nov 2024) 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Methodist Church Hall, Yealmpton PL8 2LZ | Carers of someone with dementia / other conditions. Cared for are welcome too. |
| Torbay Carers Monthly Drop-in Trish Darke (Dimensions for Autism CIC) trishdarke.dimensionsforautism@gmail.com |
Third Tuesday of every month 2:00pm – 4:30pm |
Paignton Library, Great Western Rd, Paignton TQ4 5AG | Carers of an autistic person (or someone considering they might be autistic) who do not have a learning disability |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Wednesdays 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Yes Centre Bolton St Brixham TQ5 9DH |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Wednesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Endeavor House 228 Union St Torquay TQ2 5QS |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
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South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
St. Sidwell’s Community Centre Sidwell Street Exeter EX4 6NN |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Tuesdays 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
Tumbly Hill Day Centre Square’s Quay Kingsbridge TQ7 1HN |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
| Organiser Details | When | Where | Who can go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton and Noss Carer Support Group Jane Hansford 017520872627 Barry Pratten 01752872619 |
Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:00am |
WI Community Hall Newton Ferrers, 4 Parsonage Rd, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, PL8 1AS |
Gentle Exercise Class open to all |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 10:30am – 12:30pm |
Holsworthy Youth Centre Sanders’ Lane Holsworthy EX22 6HE |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Wednesdays 12:45pm – 3:45pm |
The Bridge Leonard’s Road Ivybridge PL21 0SL |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling (Run in collaboration with the Salvation Army and South Hams CVS) |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Thursdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Ernest English House Buckwell St Plymouth PL1 2DA |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 10:00am – 1:00pm |
The Arches (under the viaduct) Taylor Square Tavistock PL19 0DG |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling (Run in collaboration with Make a Difference and West Devon CVS) |
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Male Carers Drop-in Sessions Caring for Carers Nikki Arkins 07305006516 Kelly Elliot 07483384772 |
Second Tuesday of every month 10:00am – 11:30am |
156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5QL | Male carers |
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Carers Drop-in Sessions Caring for Carers Sandra Ackrell 07483380421 |
First Tuesday of every month 10:00am – 12:00pm |
156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5QL | For carers who support an adult with a learning disability or autism |
|
Dementia Support Group Caring for Carers Sandra Ackrell (for more information) 07483380421 |
First Thursday of every month 10:00am – 11:30am |
You have to book a place for this session – call 01752 201890 to book | For carers and the person they care for. You can bring the person you care for who will be supported in another room so that you are able to have some ‘me time’. |
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Mental Health Carers Support Group Caring for Carers Dawn Geary (for more information) 07305058087 |
Third Thursday of every month 10:00am – 12:00pm |
You have to book a place for this session – call 01752 201890 to book | For carers of people with mental health support needs. |
|
Mount Gould Carers Group Caring for Carers Nikki Arkins 07305006516 Ellie Cannon 07305041045 |
First Wednesday of every month 10:00am – 11:30am |
Age UK Plymouth, Astor Drive, Mount Gould Rd, Plymouth PL4 9RD | All carers welcome |
| Organiser Details | When | Where | Who can go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bampton Carers’ Coffee Group Unite Carers Denise 01884 257511 |
1st Thursday of every month 10:30am – 11:30am |
The Bridge House, Bampton | Unpaid carers |
| Crediton Carers’ Coffee Group Unite Carers Tracy 01884 257511 |
3rd Thursday of every month 11:00am – 12:30am |
Crediton Coffee Company, The Square, Crediton | Unpaid carers |
| Cullompton Carers’ Coffee Group Unite Carers Jean 01884 257511 |
2nd Wednesday of every month 10:30am – 12:00pm |
John Tallack, Cullompton |
Unpaid carers |
| Tiverton Carers’ Coffee Group Unite Carers Denise & Fiona 01884 257511 |
4th Tuesday of every month 2:00pm |
Unite Carers, 4 Bridge Street, Tiverton |
Unpaid carers |
| Uffculme Support Group Unite Carers Jackie 01884 257511 |
4th Monday of every month 12:30pm |
Locations change monthly – please call the office | Unpaid carers and former carers |
| Tiverton Safe Stop Group Unite Carers Jenny 01884 257511 |
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month 10:30am – 1:00pm |
Cherith Church, Tiverton |
Cared for people |
| Carers of Adults and Teens with Additional Needs Unite Carers Jenny 01884 257511 |
3rd Wednesday of every month 10:30am – 12:00pm |
Unite Carers, 4 Bridge Street, Tiverton |
Carers of adults and teens (16+) with additional needs |
| Let’s Unite at Number 4 Unite Carers Jenny 01884 257511 |
1st Wednesday of every month 9:00am – 11:00am |
Unite Carers, 4 Bridge Street, Tiverton |
Carers of school aged children with additional needs |
| Culm Valley Oasis Unite Carers Audrey & Veronica 01884 257511 |
3rd Monday of every month 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
Padbrook Park Hotel, Cullompton | Carers of someone with dementia |
| Exe Valley Oasis Unite Carers Denise & Fiona 01884 257511 |
2nd Thursday of every month 10:30am |
Unite Carers, 4 Bridge Street, Tiverton |
Carers of someone with dementia |
| A Different Journey Support Group Unite Carers Fiona 01884 257511 |
1st Tuesday of every month 10:30am – 12:00pm |
Unite Carers, 4 Bridge Street, Tiverton |
Carers of someone with dementia and their cared for person |
| Tiverton Forget Me Not Cafe Unite Carers Denise & Fiona 01884 257511 |
3rd Tuesday of every month 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Cherith Church, Tiverton |
Carers of someone with dementia and their cared for person |
| Tiverton and Cull Ex-Carers Lunch Group Unite Carers Veronica 01884 257511 |
1st Tuesday of every month 12:00pm |
Locations change monthly – please call the office number | Former carers |
| Okehampton Memory Cafe Ian: 01837 54546 / ian@ocrasport.org.uk Vicky: 07808523111 / vicky@communitylinks-sw.co.uk |
Tuesdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
OCRA, Mill Rd, Okehampton EX20 1GE | Memory cafe for those living with dementia and their carers |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 10:00am – 1:00pm |
Charter Hall Market Street Okehampton EX20 1AA |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling (Run in collaboration with Community Links) |
|
South Devon Weekly Mental Health Drop-in Sessions Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Tuesdays 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
CHAT Coggan’s Well House Phoenix Lane Tiverton EX16 6LU |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |