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
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
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
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
Carers Coffee Group (Brixham)
Torbay Carers
Carole – 07385 407683
Last Tuesday of every month
1pm – 3pm
Christian Community Centre
Brixham
TQ5 8DS
All carers
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
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’.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.