We have a number of support groups for carers and former carers. These meetings are a useful opportunity for you to meet others in similar situations and to share any concerns you 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.

Guest speakers are occasionally invited along to our support groups to give information on subjects that are important for people in their role as a carer.

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

PARENTS' GROUP
For parents of a child with a disability or special needs.

The group meets at 7 Althorne Way on the last Wednesday of the month from 9.30am till 11.30am

Contact Gill on 020 8590 6544 for more information on these meetings.



BLACK, ASIAN and MINORITY ETHNIC SUPPORT GROUPS

All of these support groups are at:

Barking & Dagenham Women’s Advisory Centre
13 London Road
Barking, IG11 8AA
Tel: 020 8594 3730

AFRICAN SUPPORT GROUP – Marie Rajoo
French speaking
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm

ARABIC SUPPORT GROUP – Sahar Shamil
Arabic speaking.
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm

ASIAN SUPPORT GROUP – Azra Ahmed
Urdu and Punjabi speaking
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm

SOMALI SUPPORT GROUP – Zahra Ibrahim
Somalian and Swahili speaking
Meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 10am to 1pm

TURKISH SUPPORT GROUP – Sabriye Dilaver
Turkish Speaking
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm

For further information on any of the above, please ring 020 8593 4422 or 020 8590 6544 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday