Carers of Barking & Dagenham organise a number of support groups for carers and former carers. These meetings are a useful opportunity for them to meet others in similar situations and to share any concerns they may have. Helpful tips can be exchanged and mutual support can be of great help. All groups are informal with light refreshments available free of charge.

We recognise some carers may not be able to leave the person they are caring for. Therefore, for people in this situation we may be able to help. If this is the case and you would like to attend a group, you should contact a support worker on Tel: 020 8593 4422 and discuss what you may need to help you attend.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

Meet the first Monday of the month at Memory Lane, George Crouch Centre, Wood Lane Dagenham, 1.30pm - 3.00pm

For those caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or confused and has memory loss.

PARENTS GROUP

Meet the  last Wednesday of the month 9.30am -11.30am at
7 Althorne Way, Dagenham

For parents of a child with a disability or special needs.

A support worker from Carers attends the Portage Parent Group, Abbey Children's Centre Barking, once a month. This Group is held every Tuesday 12noon to 2.30pm.

SOCIAL GROUP

Meet the third Monday of the month at
7 Althorne Way, Dagenham, Essex 1.00pm - 2.30pm

For carers and former carers, with more emphasis on socialising than support. Leisure activities and trips are often organised through this group.

ADULTS MONTHLY SOCIAL EVENTS

For carers of someone between the ages of 18 and 65. Various activities are arranged each month. Please call our office at Althorne Way, on 0208 593 4422, for more information.

MENS GROUP

Meet the last Wednesday of the month at
The Beacon Tree, Green Lane, Dagenham 1.30pm - 3.00pm

This group offers male carers and former carers the opportunity to get together for leisure activities.            Please call us on 020 8593 4422.

YOUNG CARERS GROUP

A chance for carers under 19 years old, who help care for a parent, brother or sister, to get together for a wide range of activities. Attendance to this group by arrangement with Carers of Barking & Dagenham. Please contact the Young Carers Worker for more information on 020 8590 6544

ETHNIC MINORITY SUPPORT GROUPS

For information about any of the groups specifically for people from ethnic minority communities contact one of the following members of staff on: 020 8593 4422

AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN SUPPORT GROUP
English speaking
Meets last Tuesday of each month
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Ripple Community Hall
St Erkenwald Road
Barking, Essex IG11 7XA

ARABIC SUPPORT GROUP - Sahar Shamil
Arabic speaking.
Meets last Tuesday of each month
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Ripple Community Hall
St Erkenwald Road
Barking, Essex IG11 7XA

ASIAN SUPPORT GROUP - Azra Ahmed
Urdu/ Punjabi speaking
Meets last Tuesday of each month
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Ripple Community Hall
St Erkenwald Road
Barking, Essex IG11 7XA

SOMALI SUPPORT GROUP - Zahra Ibrahim
Somalian and Swahili speaking
Meets last Friday of each month,                                  10.00am - 1.00pm                                                     Kingsbridge                                                                    1 Wheelers Cross                                                    Barking IG11 7EE
 

TURKISH SUPPORT GROUP - Sabriye Dilaver
Turkish Speaking
Meets last Tuesday of each month
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Ripple Community Hall
St Erkenwald Road
Barking, Essex IG11 7XA

AFRICAN SUPPORT GROUP - Marie Rajoo
French speaking
Meets last Tuesday of each month
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Ripple Community Hall
St Erkenwald Road
Barking, Essex IG11 7XA

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE GROUPS PLEASE TELEPHONE 020 8593 4422
BETWEEN 9 AM AND 5 PM [MONDAY - FRIDAY].