Carers Cafes and Support Groups
Carers Cafe, Heather View, Crowborough in partnership with Care for the Carers – Meet others carers, enjoy refreshments, share experiences and a guest speaker every month too. Heather View, Beacon Road. The First Wednesday of each month 10am till 12noon. Please contact Lisa for more information lisa.phillips@careuk.com
The Stroke Friendship Café, Bowes House – A opportunity for those effected by a stroke to share stories and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Carers welcome too. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Second Wednesday of the month. 2pm –3.30pm . Bowes House, 25 Battle Road, Hailsham, BN27 1DU. For further information and to book please call 01323 440188.
Monthly Community and Carers Cafe, Complimentary Afternoon Tea – If you are a carer for a friend or loved one, or perhaps you need a break from daily routine or feel isolated in the community, why not join us for our monthly cafe. We serve delicious complimentary afternoon tea. This is a great opportunity to meet others in a relaxed and friendly environment, share stories and idea, relax and have a break. Listen to guest speakers who will share information on the service they offer and the help and support available to support. 2:30pm – 4:00pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Bowes House, 25 Battle Road, Hailsham, BN27 1DU. For further information and to book please call 01323 440188.
Uckfield Local Carers Centre, Drop in support – 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:00am – 12:00pm at Victoria Pavilion Support Centre. Call Care for the Carers on 01323 738390 for more information.
Rotherfield St Martin ‘Time To Talk’, supporting the unpaid carers and family members of those living with dementia or long term illness. Time To Talk – Rotherfield St Martin
Eastbourne Dementia Peer Support Group, DEEP group. In Langney on the 1st Friday of every month, 2pm – 3:30pm. For more information, please call 01323 385285 or email hello@eastbournedaa.co.uk
Uckfield Local Carers Centre: Drop-in support. 1st Tuesday of the month, 10am-12pm at Victoria Pavilion Support Centre. Call Care for the Carers on 01323 738390 for more information.
DISC Support Groups. Locations are, St Leonards, Robertsbridge, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Crowborough, Uckfield, Rye. For more information go to Groups (discdementiasupport.org)
The Good Company People – Its a charity that provides regular dementia welcoming social events, a support service to help carers supporting people living with dementia and hosted day out to help over 65’s. Many of whom are experiencing cognitive changes or living with dementia get out and about in Good Company. The service is located in Crowborough and surrounding villages. Check out their website for information on their clubs which include: www.thegoodcompanypeople.org
Association of Carers. For carers and their loved ones. First Tuesday of every month in Peacehaven, 11am till 1pm. Home – Association of Carers
Sussex Support Service – Supporting carers and older people in Sussex
Care For A Coffee – Its aimed at carers in the community & is an opportunity to either come alone or with the person they are caring for to a safe and supportive environment. The opportunity to have a break, meet with others in similar situations or have a chat with our team. The home is pet friendly so you can even bring you little pet pal along for a visit. This is scheduled for the 1st Tuesday of each month between 10:00am – 11:30am (although we are open as a safe drop in space outside of these hours if needed).
Eastbourne Dementia Club, Lunch/Supper Club – A group of experienced volunteers. If you live /support someone with dementia and would like to meet others in similar circumstances, give us a call. To find out more ring 07800 87361 or email eastbournedementiaclub@gmail.com
Outside of Wealden:
DISC presents Sing and Social – 1st and 3rd Friday at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Bexhill, TN39 3AZ. A free song and dance group session for people living with Dementia and their carers. Entry is free and includes a raffle ticket, tea, coffee and biscuits. For more information contact: admin@discdementiasupport.org or call 07874 864898
Bexhill Carers Cafe run by Association of Carers – The Pelham, Holliers Hill, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2DD. 1:00pm – 3:00pm, every 2nd Monday of the month.
The above information was correct at the time of publishing this webpage, if you are aware of any changes or have some information for us to have, please email the Wellbeing Team – wellbeing@wealden.gov.uk