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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holsworthy Hub The Fern Centre – 01271 311855 rduh.theferncentre@nhs.net |
Second Thursday of each month 2pm to 4pm |
Manor Suite Holsworthy Memorial Hall North Road Holsworthy EX22 6HF |
Drop in session with different organisations for people living with and beyond cancer |
| Ilfracombe Hub The Fern Centre – 01271 311855 rduh.theferncentre@nhs.net |
First Tuesday of each month 10am to 12pm |
Lantern Centre 44 High Street Ilfracombe EX34 9QB |
Drop in session with different organisations for people living with and beyond cancer |
| Dementia Carers Group Admiral Dementia Nurses rduh.dementianursingteam@nhs.net 07813359331 01271 313998 |
Last Wednesday of each month 6pm to 8pm |
Raleigh Galley Restaurant, Level 0, North Devon District Hospital |
Unpaid carers caring for someone living with dementia. Contact for more information before attending |
|
Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Barnstaple) Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Wednesdays 10am – 1pm |
Rosebank Derby Road EX32 7EZ |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
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Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Bideford) Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 1pm – 4pm |
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 |
|
Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Ilfracombe) Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Fridays 10:30am – 1:30pm |
The Retreat Torr 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) |
|
Young Carers Drop-in Torridge Voluntary Service Immy Buckland – imogen@ttvs.org.uk |
First Tuesday of every month 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
TTVS Office 14 Bridgeland Street Bideford EX39 2QE |
Support, connection and have the chance to meet other young carers and their families |
| Coffee and Chat MS Centre The Southwest MS Centre Katie Head 07878294462 admin@southwestmscentre.co.uk |
Last Friday of every month 10:30am – 12pm |
Barnstaple Library Tuly Street Barnstaple EX31 1EL |
Anyone affected by MS and their friends, family and carers |
|
Barnstaple Patient & Caregivers Meeting The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Barnstaple@theswallows.org.uk |
Second Thursday of every month 6.30pm to 8.30pm |
Grosvenor Church Old Station Road Barnstaple EX32 8PB |
Carers and any other family members affected by head and neck cancer even if your patient is not ready to join us yet. |
| Holsworthy Carers Group holsworthycarersgroup@gmail.com |
First Friday of each month 2pm to 4pm |
The Long House, Dobles Lane Holsworthy, Holsworthy EX22 6GH |
Unpaid carers |
|
Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Holsworthy) Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 10am – 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 |
| 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 |
| Stoma Support Group Seachange 01395 446896 help@seachangedevon.org |
Second Monday of every month 1:30pm – 3pm |
E Budleigh Rd Budleigh Salterton EX9 6HF |
Open to everyone with a stoma, their carers and loved ones |
|
Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Honiton) Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Thursdays 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
Thelma Hulbert Gallery Elmfield House Dowell Street Honiton EX14 1LX |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia Recovery Information & Support Group Clare Berrington – Retired Occupational Therapist (for further information and to book) 01392 879009 office@estuaryleague.org |
First Friday of each month 11:30am – 12:30pm information 12:30pm – 1:30pm recovery support group |
Nancy Potter House Nelson Close Topsham EX3 0DX |
People aged 16+ affected by ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), Long Covid or Fibromyalgia and/or their family & friends. Please book to join. |
Carers Circle Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends 01297 20143 info@seatonLOF.co.uk |
First Tuesday of each month 2pm |
Kingfisher Centre Queen Street Seaton |
Unpaid carers only |
Mind Over Matter Social Club Mike – 07588641747 |
Second Monday of each month 1pm to 3pm |
The Lamb and Flag Batts Lane Ottery St Mary EX11 1EY |
For people with acquired brain injuries and their carers. Suggested donation of £3 per person, carers come free with the person they care for. Attendants are responsible for their own care and well-being during the sessions. |
Monthly Peer Support Hub Parental Minds Support |
Third Thursday of every month 7pm to 9pm |
Parental Minds Community Hub 1-2 Kings Court Honiton EX14 1HG |
The Parent+ Support Hub is for carers (18+) who support family, friends or colleagues of any age with mental health issues. By appointment only during half terms and school holidays. |
Monthly Peer Support Hub Parental Minds Support |
Second and fourth Wednesday of every month 10am to 12pm |
All Saints Church All Saints Rd Sidmouth EX10 8ES |
The Parent+ Support Hub is for carers (18+) who support family, friends or colleagues of any age with mental health issues. By appointment only during half terms and school holidays. |
| 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 |
Claremont Manor Care Home Grebe Row Dawlish EX7 0HY |
Unpaid carers |
| Time for You Carers Group Kingscare |
Second 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. £3 per person / £5 if accompanied. |
| Dementia Carers Support Group Kingscare |
First Thursday of every month 2pm – 3.30pm |
The Avenue Church, Newton Abbot |
For carers caring for someone living with dementia. £3 per person. |
| 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. |
|
Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Torquay) 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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Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Exeter) Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 1:00pm – 4:00pm (1st Monday of the month 1.30pm – 4pm) |
Exeter Library Castle Street Exeter EX4 3PQ |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
|
Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Kingsbridge) 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 |
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Carers Coffee Group (Paignton) Torbay Carers Tracy – 07979 117515 Laura – 07919 063025 |
First Wednesday of every month 1pm – 3pm |
St Paul’s Church Paignton TQ3 2PB |
All carers |
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Carers Coffee Group (Brixham) Torbay Carers Carole – 07385 407683 |
Last Tuesday of every month 1pm – 3pm |
Christian Community Centre Brixham TQ5 8DS |
All carers |
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Carers Coffee Group (Torquay) Torbay Carers Romina – 07785 515979 |
Third Thursday of every month 1.45pm – 4.15pm |
The Anchorage Hotel TQ1 3PT |
All carers |
|
Connect Cafe Torbay Carers |
First Friday of every month 2pm – 4pm |
Jasmyn House 1 Midvale Road Paignton TQ4 5BD |
All carers. £2.50 for refreshments |
|
Purple Angel Memory Cafe (Dementia Support) Torbay Carers Elaine – 07707 048595 |
Every Saturday, except the second Saturday of the month 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
Barton Baptist Church Torquay TQ2 8EU |
Carers of someone with dementia. Cared for are welcome too. |
|
Dementia Carers’ Support Group (over age 65) Torbay Carers Laura – 01803 546470 |
First Friday of every month 1.30pm – 3pm |
Paignton Carers Centre Paignton Library |
Carers of those living with dementia (cared for person aged over 65). Carers only. |
|
Memory Café – Paignton Torbay Carers Anne-Marie – 07974 561721 annemariegibbs66@gmail.com |
Every Saturday 2.30pm – 3.30pm |
Palace Avenue Methodist Church Paignton TQ3 2SG |
Carers of someone with dementia. Cared for are welcome too. |
|
Goodrington Memory Café Torbay Carers Bill – 07958 558066 herihy9@yahoo.com |
First Tuesday of every month 2pm – 4pm |
St George’s Church Barn Rd Paignton TQ4 6NG |
Carers of someone with dementia. Cared for are welcome too. |
|
Carers of Adults with a Learning Disability Torbay Carers Helen – 07973 838789 carers@devonlink-up.org.uk |
Every first, second and third Wednesday of the month 10.30am to 12pm |
Jasmyn House Midvale Road TQ4 5BD and online |
Carers of adults with a learning disability |
|
Carers of Adults Under 65 with Mental Health Issues Torbay Carers Phil – 07799 658407 |
First and third Wednesday of the month 10.30am – 1pm |
Paignton Library, Great Western Rd, Paignton TQ4 5AG |
Carers of adults under 65 with mental health issues. Carers only |
|
Carers of Adults Under 65 with Mental Health Issues Torbay Carers Dave – 01803 546470 |
Second and fourth Tuesday of every month 5pm – 7.30pm |
Chadwell Centre Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2DW |
Carers of adults under 65 with mental health issues. Carers only |
|
Parkinson’s Carers Group Torbay Carers Ann – 07778 426653 |
Saturday afternoons 2.30pm – 3.30pm |
Barton Baptist Church Torquay TQ2 8EU |
Carers of people with Parkinsons |
|
Parkinson’s Support Group & Tai Chi Torbay Carers Support Secretary – 01803 655417 |
Every Monday 2pm – 4pm |
The Windmill Centre Pendennis Rd Torquay TQ2 7QR |
Carers of people with Parkinsons |
|
Special Educational Needs Parent/Carer (under 18s) Support Coffee Group Torbay Carers Jackie – 07796 470009 tissuesandissues@outlook.com |
Wednesday during term time only 10am – 12pm |
23 Lucius Street Torquay TQ2 5UW |
Carers of children (under 18) with SEN |
|
Torbay Stroke Survivors Group Torbay Carers Rich – 07527 771914 |
Mondays 10am – 11am |
Paignton Library, Great Western Rd, Paignton TQ4 5AG |
Stroke survivors, their carers and families |
|
Young Adult Carers (16-25) Torbay Carers Cheryl – 07825 027642 Dave – 07825 027664 |
Contact for information | Contact for information | Young adult carers aged between 16-25 |
|
Men Matter – Men’s Carers’ Group Torbay Carers Julie – 07748 884521 |
Monthly meet-ups Contact for times |
The Redcliffe Hotel 4 Marine Dr Paignton TQ3 2NL |
Male carers |
|
Carers Coffee Group (For Brunel and Chilcote Carers) Torbay Carers Michele – 07555 354795 |
Third Thursday of every month 1:45pm – 4:15pm |
Anchorage Hotel Aveland Rd Torquay TQ1 3PT |
Carers of Brunel Medical Practice and Chilcote Surgery |
|
Carers of Autistic Adults Drop-in Torbay Carers trishdarke.dimensionsforautism@gmail.com |
Third Tuesday of every month 2pm – 4:30pm |
Paignton Library Courtland Rd Paignton TQ3 2AB |
Monthly drop-in service for those that care for an adult who is on the autism spectrum (or are considering they might be) who do not have a learning disability |
|
Buckland Support Carers Group Buckland Support & Buckland Hub 07411573776 |
Last Friday of every month 10am – 11:30am |
Buckland Community Centre Gilbert Rd Newton Abbot TQ12 4HS |
For carers and their cared for person |
|
Parent Carer Peer Support Group Newton Abbot CIC |
Every Thursday 10am – 11:30am |
The Courtenay Centre Kingsteignton Rd Newton Abbot TQ12 2QA |
Parents and carers of children of all ages |
|
Torbay Patient & Caregivers Meeting The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Torquaygroup@theswallows.org.uk |
Second Wednesday of every month 7pm to 8.30pm |
Kingskerswell Community Centre Kingskerswell TQ12 5DJ |
Carers and any other family members affected by head and neck cancer even if your patient is not ready to join us yet. |
|
Exeter Patient & Caregivers Meeting The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Exetergroup@theswallows.org.uk |
First Tuesday of every month 6.30pm to 8.30pm |
Victory Hall Broadclyst Exeter EX5 3EE |
Carers and any other family members affected by head and neck cancer even if your patient is not ready to join us yet. |
|
Dawlish Cancer Support Group The Sunflower Bunch thesunflowerbunch@outlook.com 07395906341 |
First Wednesday of every month 3pm |
Methodist Church Brunswick Pl, Dawlish EX7 9PB |
Support group for people living with any type of cancer, their loved ones and carers. |
|
Community Support Service Walk In Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Health Centres |
Second Wednesday of every month 10:30m – 12:30pm |
The Courtenay Centre Kingsteignton Rd Newton Abbot TQ12 2QA |
A walk-in community support service to give help and advice on a range of topics. No appointment required |
|
Budding Friends Age UK Exeter – Dementia Support Services Penny – 01392 202092 |
Contact to find out more information |
Age UK Exeter The Sycamores Mount Pleasant Road Exeter EX4 7AE |
Budding Friends is our social gardening and art therapy group for people living with a dementia and their carers. There is a cost of £13.50 per session. |
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Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Newton Abbot) Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Wednesdays 10am – 1pm |
Courtenay Centre, Kingsteignton Road TQ12 2QA |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling. (Run in collaboration with Templer Wellbeing) |
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Carers of people living with dementia group Totnes Caring Jasmine Marshall – jasmine.marshall@totnescaring.org.uk 07765 012551 |
Last Wednesday of every month 12pm – 1:45pm |
The Quayside Bistro Steamer Quay Rd Totnes TQ9 5ZY |
Carers caring for someone living with dementia. If you wish you may bring the person you care for who will have lunch in a nearby space with some of our experienced volunteers. |
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Living with Loss group Totnes Caring Jasmine Marshall – jasmine.marshall@totnescaring.org.uk 07765 012551 |
Third Wednesday of every month 12pm – 1:45pm |
The Quayside Bistro Steamer Quay Rd Totnes TQ9 5ZY |
Carers caring for someone living with dementia that has moved into residential care. |
|
Loss and Light group Totnes Caring Jasmine Marshall – jasmine.marshall@totnescaring.org.uk 07765 012551 |
Third Thursday of every month 12pm – 1:45pm |
The Quayside Bistro Steamer Quay Rd Totnes TQ9 5ZY |
For carers that have recently lost someone they were caring for living with dementia. |
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Carers Group Friends of St Thomas Health Centre Denise – 01392 676676 (option 3) denise.knowles@nhs.net |
Second Friday of every month 2.15pm – 4:15pm |
Trefoil Lodge, Buddle Lane, Exeter EX4 1JP |
Unpaid carers only |
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Compassionate Cafe South Brent & District Caring 01364 700282 |
Second and fourth Saturday of every month 10am – 11.30am |
The Hub The Old School Community Centre South Brent TQ10 9BP |
A place for people with experience of bereavement to meet. Just drop in |
| Organiser Details | When | Where | Who can go |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Ivybridge) 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) |
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Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Plymouth) Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays excluding Bank Holidays 1.30pm – 4.30pm |
Four Greens Community Trust 15 Whitleigh Green PL5 4DD |
Any adult who is impacted by mental health challenges. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone struggling |
|
Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Tavistock) Devon Mental Health Alliance & West Devon CVS www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Mondays (excluding bank holidays) 12pm – 3pm |
Tavistock United Reformed Church 1 Russell Street PL19 8BD |
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) |
|
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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Learning Disability and Autism Carers Support Group 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 |
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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. |
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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 |
|
Carers Support Group Dementia Friendly Parishes around the Yealm |
First Friday of every month 2pm – 3:30pm |
Yealmpton Methodist Church 1 Ford Rd, Yealmpton, Plymouth PL8 2NA |
Carers of those living with dementia |
| Ivybridge Cancer Support Cafe West Devon CVS scarlett@westdevoncvs.org.uk |
Second Wednesday of every month 10am to 12pm |
Ivybridge Methodist Church Fore St, Ivybridge PL21 9AB |
For anyone affected by cancer, whether you’re a patient, survivor, carer or supporter |
| Tavistock Cancer Cafe West Devon CVS scarlett@westdevoncvs.org.uk |
Second Tuesday of every month 10.30am to 12pm |
The Anchorage Centre Chapel St Tavistock PL19 8AG |
For anyone affected by cancer, whether you’re a patient, survivor, carer or supporter |
| Tavistock Fibromyalgia, Long Term Pain and Fatigue Group West Devon CVS scarlett@westdevoncvs.org.uk |
First Tuesday of every month 11am to 12pm |
The Anchorage Centre Chapel St Tavistock PL19 8AG |
For anyone affected by Fibromyalgia, long term pain and fatigue, whether you’re a patient, survivor, carer or supporter |
| Okehampton Fibromyalgia, Long Term Pain and Fatigue Group West Devon CVS scarlett@westdevoncvs.org.uk |
First Wednesday of every month 11am to 1pm |
Okehampton Ockment Centre Main Hall Ockment Centre 31 North St Okehampton EX20 1AR |
For anyone affected by Fibromyalgia, long term pain and fatigue, whether you’re a patient, survivor, carer or supporter |
| Lifton Fibromyalgia, Long Term Pain and Fatigue Group West Devon CVS scarlett@westdevoncvs.org.uk |
Third Tuesday of every month 11am to 12pm |
Lifton Community Centre Park Wood Rise Lifton PL16 0LA |
For anyone affected by Fibromyalgia, long term pain and fatigue, whether you’re a patient, survivor, carer or supporter |
| West Devon Stomates West Devon CVS scarlett@westdevoncvs.org.uk |
Last Wednesday of every month 10am to 12pm |
Tavyside Surgery Meeting Room Tavyside Health Centre Abbey Rise Tavistock PL19 9FD |
For anyone living with a stoma or bowel condition, including those who have, or are about to have, a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, as well as families, friends and carers who offer support too. |
| Modbury Cancer Cafe West Devon CVS scarlett@westdevoncvs.org.uk |
Last Wednesday of every month 10.30am to 11.30pm |
Modbury Memorial Hall Back St Modbury Ivybridge PL21 0RF |
For anyone affected by cancer, whether you’re a patient, survivor, carer or supporter |
| Lifton Fibromyalgia. Long Term Pain and Fatigue Group West Devon CVS |
Third Tuesday of every month 11am to 12pm |
Lifton Community Centre Park Wood Rise Lifton PL16 0LA |
For anyone affected by Fibromyalgia, long term pain or Fatigue, whether you’re a patient, survivor, carer or supporter |
| West Devon Stomates West Devon CVS |
Last Wednesday of every month 10am to 12pm |
Tavyside Health Centre Abbey Rise Tavistock PL19 9FD |
For anyone living with a stoma or bowel condition and their carers |
| Long Covid Peer Support Group West Devon CVS |
First Tuesday of every month 11am to 12pm |
Tavyside Health Centre Abbey Rise Tavistock PL19 9FD |
For anyone living with long covid and their carers |
| Tavistock Fibromyalgia, Long Term Pain and Fatigue Group West Devon CVS |
First Tuesday of every month 11am to 12pm |
Tavistock Library The Quay Plymouth Rd Tavistock PL19 8AB |
For anyone living with Fibromyalgia, Long Term Pain and Fatigue and their carers |
| 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 |
| Carers of Adults and Teens with Additional Needs Unite Carers Jenny 01884 257511 |
3rd Tuesday 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 Wendy 01884 257511 |
2nd Tuesday of every month 9:30am – 11:30am |
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 Hall, 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 |
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Mental Health & Recovery Drop-in Sessions (Tiverton) Devon Mental Health Alliance www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/learning-network/drop-ins |
Tuesdays 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
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 |
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Okehampton Cancer Peer Support West Devon CVS |
Second Thursday of every month 10.30am – 12pm |
OCRA Pavilion Cafe Hub OCRA Mill Rd Okehampton EX20 1GE |
Any adult who is impacted by cancer. Whether you are struggling yourself or the carer of someone living with cancer |
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Okehampton Stroke Peer Support West Devon CVS |
Third Thursday of every month 10.30am – 12pm |
OCRA Pavilion Cafe Hub OCRA Mill Rd Okehampton EX20 1GE |
Those affected by a stroke |
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Okehampton Parkinsons Peer Support West Devon CVS |
Fourth Thursday of every month 10.30am – 12pm |
OCRA Pavilion Cafe Hub OCRA Mill Rd Okehampton EX20 1GE |
Those affected by Parkinsons |
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Okehampton Diabetes Peer Support West Devon CVS |
First Thursday of every month 10.30am – 12pm |
OCRA Pavilion Cafe Hub OCRA Mill Rd Okehampton EX20 1GE |
Those affected by diabetes |
| Organiser Details | When | Where | Who can go |
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| Bude Parkinson’s Group Emma – budeparkinsonsgroup@gmail.com |
First Tuesday of every month 2pm – 4pm |
The Parkhouse Centre, Bude, EX23 8LD |
For people with Parkinsons, their families and carers |
| Sing up Bude! singupbude@gmail.com |
Second and fourth Thursday of every month 2pm – 4pm |
Bude Methodist Church, EX23 8LA |
Singing and music sessions for wellbeing. Donation £2pp, unpaid carers free. Also dementia friendly. |