Wolverhampton
Unless stated otherwise, all Omega events are free to unpaid carers, former carers and the bereaved. Contact Us for bookings and information. Click here to jump to the list of regular carer support groups in Wolverhampton.
February 25th 2012 - Autism Specific Carer Support Group
11am - 1pm, Skills for Life Centre, Glyn Bank, Lloyd Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, WV6 0RL. Friendly support and information session for unpaid carers of those living with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Travel info: take bus number 6, get off by the Cranmer Church on the Newhampton Road
February 27th 2012 - Time for a cuppa day (non-Omega event)
Have a cuppa for charity… People across the city are inviting friends and the community to join them for a cuppa to raise money for Dementia UK. Wolverhampton City Council's Neighbourhood support Service is supporting Dementia UK to raise awareness of dementia and the support it provides to carers.
Time for a Cuppa day is an annual event and will be held on 27 February. Groups are invited to have their tea party on or around that date. All donations will help improve the support provided by the charity. The NSS provides support to people over 50 including those with dementia and disabilities to help them maintain independent living. Time for a Cuppa events are open to the public. Events will be held at Warstones Community Resource Centre, Hayling grove, Harrowby Court and Graiseley Court. To find out about more details about where you can have a cuppa for charity contact Ian Peddie on 01902 556701.
March 8th 2012 - Family Carer Employment and Benefits EventClick here for details
March 16th 2012 - Free Outreach & Housing Information-Sharing Event
10am - 3pm, Friends Religious Society of Quakers (Meeting House), 8B Summerfield Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4PR. Click here to download flyer for programme details.
Regular Carer Support Groups
This information is a general guide - for specific dates and times, Download a Schedule.
Warstones Resource Centre
- For carers of older people
- Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month
- 10:30am-12pm
- Warstones Drive, Penn, WV4 4PQ
Bradley Resource Centre
- For carers of older people
- Meets 2nd Friday of the month
- 1pm-2:30pm
- Lord Street, Bilston, WV14 8SD
Tettenhall Wood School
- This group is run by Wolverhampton Carer Support Team - call Helen Nicholls on 01902 553 409 for more information.
- For parent carers of disabled children
- Meets 1st Thursday of the month
- 10:00am-12:00pm
- School Road, Tettenhall Wood, WV6 8EG
Whitmore Reans Health Centre
- For carers of people with learning disabilities
- Meets last Wednesday of the month
- 10:30am-12:00pm
- Lowe Street WV6 0QL
Ashmore Park Community Centre
- Joint group for carers of people with physical disabilities, and carers of older people
- Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month
- 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Pk, Wednesfield, WV11 2LJ
Bradmore Community Centre
- For carers of people with physical disabilities
- Meets 2nd Friday of the month
- 10:30am-12:30pm
- Birches Barn Road, Bradmore, WV3 7BW
Portobello Community Centre
- For carers of people with mental health and learning disabilities as well as physical / sensory disabilities
- Meets 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Hill Road, Willenhall, WV13 3TT
Litten Tree Pub
- Informal group for all carers
- Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month
- 11:00am-12:30pm
- 13-15 Victoria St, Wolverhampton, WV1 3NP
