Support Groups
(Photo by Neil Meddemmen)
Why Do We Run Support Groups?
Our carers tell us that having other carers to talk to in a similar situation is one of the best kinds of support they can receive. They provide information and best practice on relevant carer issues, and they also provide some much needed social interaction and relaxation for carers.
The following is a list of all the carer support groups the Carers Centre provides (or is involved in) along with where and when they meet. All these groups are run on a 'self referral' basis. That means that you can come and join them without any sort of formal assessment.
General Carers Group With A Local Focus
Linwood Carer’s Group
Linwood Health Centre
Ardlamont Square
Linwood
Meets on the 2nd Monday of every month 1.15p.m. – 3.15 p.m.
This group provides emotional support to members and deals with specific issues that arise in carers' lives.
Paisley Carers Group
Renfrewshire Carers Centre
16 Silk Street
Paisley
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday every month 1.00p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
This group provides emotional support to members and deals with specfic issues that arise in carers' lives.
Tannahill Carers Support Group
Tannahill Centre
Blackstoun Road
Paisley
Meets last Wednesday.11.00a.m. – 12.30 p.m
This group provides emotional support to members and deals with specfic issues that arise in carers' lives.
Glenburn Carers Support Group
Glenburn Community Centre
Fairway Avenue
Paisley
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday every month - 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
This group provides emotional support to members and deals with specfic issues that arise in carers' lives.
Parents and Grandparents Groups
Parents Support Group - for parents of children with disabilities
Renfrewshire Carers Centre
10 Silk Street
Paisley
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday every Month 12.00p.m. – 2.00p.m.
and on the 1st Wednesday every month 7.oopm - 9.00pm
This group is made up of parents who care for a disabled child, young person or dependent adult who look after their dependents without being paid. The group provides a friendly meeting place, offers access to relevant advice, welfare benefits and other services. It also offers access to activities for parents and their children to help reduce the stress that comes with long-term caring.
Kinship and Grandparent Carers Support Group - for grandparents caring for their grandchildren
Renfrewshire Carers Centre
10 Silk Street
Paisley
Meets on the last Tuesday of every month 11.30a.m. – 1.00p.m.
This group supports grandparents who care for their grandchildren when parents are unable to support their children due to illness or addiction problems. Recently the group has received relaxation and stress management treatments, enjoyed a visit to the Panto and a fun day out at M&Ts in Strathclyde Country Park. This support group is part of the Kinship and Grandparent Carers Support Group project.
Specfic Conditions Carers Groups
Mental Health Carers Support Group - for carers of adults and older adults with mental health conditions
The Charleston Centre
Neilston Road
Paisley
Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month 7.00p.m -9.00p.m.
Meetings this year have included a talk by a pharmacy manager on psychiatric medication, a talk on the Renfrewshire Community Health Initiative and a training workshop was held to help carers recognise possible signs of suicidal feelings. The programme for Summer - Autumn 2009 has been agreed and include a talk by the Acumen Network, psychiatric medication, the Carers Advocacy project and relaxation therapies... Click here for dates of these forthcoming meetings!
Alzheimer’s Carers Support Group - for carers of those looking after those with Alzeimers or another form of dementa
Northcroft Medical Centre
Northcroft Road
Paisley
Meets the 1st Thursday every Month 1.00p.m. – 3.00p.m.
This support group provides help and support carers in an informal environment and also provides outings and trips to local visitor attractions.
There is another Dementia Carers Group that meets at the RAH every first Tuesday the month - please click here for details
Parkinson’s Carers Support Group - for carers looking after those with Parkinson's Disease
Northcroft Medical Centre
Northcroft Road
Paisley
Meets the 3rd Thursday every month 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Stroke Carers Support Group - for carers looking after those who have had a stroke
Northcroft Medical Centre
Northcroft Road
Paisley
Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month – 1.00 p.m. – 3.00p.m.
If you would like to meet someone before hand or would like more information on any of the groups please contact the Centre on 0141 887 3643, frop in to the centre or email us at centre@renfrewshirecarers.co.uk
