Groups run by NHS Birmingham East & North
About the groups
There are five Carers Support Groups that each meet once a month in a different location within the Birmingham East and North area. The groups offer friendly, informative and confidential support for carers; by carers and staff. There is also a monthly drop-in session at Heartlands Hospital.
Please find a brief description of each group and details of times and locations below.
Erdington
This group welcomes all types of Carers and is lively and friendly. The group also enjoys support from local Social Workers.
The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 11am - 1pm.
The venue is:
United Reformed Church
Holy Lane
Erdington
B24 9SJ
Kingstanding & Oscott
This is a new and growing group, which is supported by Age Concern and a very helpful Social Worker from Adults and Communities; open to older and younger carers.
The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, 1:30pm - 3.00pm.
The venue is:
Emmanuel Community Centre
Kettlehouse Road
Kingstanding
B44 9JH
Washwood Heath
This is a small. friendly group for all types of Carers in the local community.
The group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month, 11am - 12.30pm.
The venue is:
Naseby Community Centre
Naseby Road
Alum Rock
B8 3HG
Yardley
This group is a a very established but ever welcoming group, open to all carers.
The group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.00pm.
The venue is
Harvey Road Clinic
Harvey Road
Yardley
B26 1TH
Erdington Parent Carers Group
The fifth group is run by Midland Mencap for Parent Carers, with some support from Carers Support BEN PCT. The group welcomes all carers of children and adults with learning disabilities.
The group meets the 1st Thursday of the month, 11.30am- 1.30pm.
The venue is:
Sure Start Childrens Centre
Lakes Road
Erdington
B23 7UR
Contact Paul Jones on 0121 442 2944
Heartlands Hospital Drop-in Session
This is held on the last Thursday of each month, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
The venue is:
Ward 30, seminar Room
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green East
B9 5SS
