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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 09:21
STOP PRESS:
- Harlow: We are looking at the need for a carer’s group in Harlow and have booked a room at Moot House on the 17th September for a drop-in for grandparent carers. It will be from 11am to 2pm contact grant.reyland@grandparents-association.org.uk if you are interested in attending or call 01279 428040.
- Leicester: Could you help to jointly run a group in Leicester? We have been approached to set up a 'no contact' support group in Leicester, but the grandparent needs some help. If you are interested please contact judith.howells@grandparents-association.org.uk . We also have a number of other areas across the U.K. where groups could be set up, if people would offer to jointly run a group. You can register your interest with judith.howells@grandparents-association.org.uk
We have now expanded the information available about support groups for grandparents. Our groups support grandparents with care responsibilities, or those with no contact with grandchildren, as well as grandparents with childcare responsibilities seeking a grandparent and toddler group. We hope you find a group that suits you.
We are currently surveying local authorities and others to find out what help is out there and hope to give you a much more comprehensive list soon.
To help you know more about groups, we have devised a number of icons:
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This stamp means the Grandparents’ Association (GPA) sees this group as one that delivers best practice. GPA oversees the running of these groups and is a point of contact for information. All GPA groups have leaders with enhanced CRBs where children attend; insurance policies are in place; and premises are regularly checked to ensure they continue to meet H&S standards. To find out more about becoming a GPA group. Contact judith.howells@grandparents-association.org.uk |
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If you see this stamp , the group is an affiliate Grandparents’ Association group. This means it maintains a level of contact with us to enhance how they run their group. They may have received help from us or have had information packs to help with their set up. Please note that we are unable to guarantee that they have current documentation in place. Find out more about becoming an affilated group. Contact judith.howells@grandparents-association.org.uk |
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This stamp means a group has asked us to feature them on our site. This also includes some groups which we may have been involved with early on in their development, and which run independently now. We recommend that before attending one of these groups, you may wish to check they have the appropriate CRB's and insurance. Groups who would like to feature on this site: Contact gill.perks@grandparents-association.org.uk |
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Are you interested in setting up or running a group? supportgroups@grandparents-association.org.uk |
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Milton Keynes |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Karon LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01525 753422 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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BERKS |
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Windsor |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Sally Silbey LOCAL CONTACT TEL:01753 635253 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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BUCKS |
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Bucks Aylesbury |
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Aylesbury |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: LOCAL CONTACT TEL:Laura 07901515584/ Liz 01269 383207 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: *Carers with under 5's |
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Aylesbury |
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CAMBS |
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Cambridge |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATED MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Annabel Roberts LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01223 411923 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Peterborough
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TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Chris Leaves LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01733 751531 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Chris for local information. |
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Cambridgeshire
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We have contacts willing to help with one off events. |
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Oakham Rutland |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Chris Leaves LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01733 751531 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Chris for local information. |
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St Neots |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Lisa Randle LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01480 358340 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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CHESHIRE |
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Seacombe Childrens Centre |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Kath McEvoy LOCAL CONTACT TEL:01516664949 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Birkenhead and Tranmere Children’s centre |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Kath McEvoy LOCAL CONTACT TEL:01516664949 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Ganneys Meadow Early Years Centre |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Kath McEvoy LOCAL CONTACT TEL:01516664949 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Birkenhead |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATED MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Marylyn LOCAL CONTACT TEL:0151 6457736 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A grandparent carer runs this group. The group provides a structured series of sessions and additional advice and support. Trips are run for the carers and grandchildren. |
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CORNWALL |
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Porthleven |
Contact Issue Group - Are you interested in starting a group? |
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Cornwall |
Contact Issue Grandparents |
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CUMBRIA |
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Carlisle |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE:Carlisle West Childrens Centre, Wigton Road, Carlisle CA2 6JP MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Nicola Quinn LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01228 223417 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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DEVON & CORNWALL |
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TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The GPA holds a lists of carer grandparents who are now in contact via phone or email in Devon. They have met up for social events with the grandchildren and for support. Contact Judith to find out more. |
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Torquay |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATED MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Jackie LOCAL CONTACT TEL: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Judith for details |
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Torquay |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Sonia and Jackie for more details LOCAL CONTACT TEL:0844 3572907 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Plymouth Central |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Gordon Rawlins LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0151 6457736 gordonrawlins963@gmail.com |
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Teignmouth and Dawlish |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATED MEETING VENUE: Childrens Centre, Mill Lane,Teignmouth, TQ14 9BQ MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Anne Beadle LOCAL CONTACT TEL:01626 879776 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Paignton |
Carers Group - Are you interested? Contact Judith for details |
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Exeter |
Carers Group - Are you interested? Contact Judith for details |
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DORSET |
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Dorchester |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Una LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01305 268670 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Providing telephone support only for carers and no contact grandparents. This group can sign post to further advice and support. |
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Poole |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATED MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Pam Ketteridge LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01202 261999 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.boroughofpoole.com/familyinformation |
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COUNTY D |
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Durham
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TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Claire LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 07514 546340 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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ESSEX |
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Braintree |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Rachel LOCAL CONTACT TEL:01376 555262 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Canvey Island |
Grandparent & Toddler Group Thursdays in term time Chris Allwin 01268 691107 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Playtime for children including art work - trying to introduce more tatstes to the children - birthday party monthly. Guest from Council & Learning Centre & Health coming to talk to grandparents. Outings twice a year to socialise and childrens day out. August family day for mum dad and grandparents. |
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Clacton on Sea |
TYPE OF GROUP: Contact group GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01255 420707 |
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Harlow |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Grant LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01279 428040 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 1/2 hr sessions for specialist advice and support |
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Gloucestershire |
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Yate |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: Wednesday 11am-1pm LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Esther Harris LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 07920 744313 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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GREATER LONDON |
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Camden |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Natalie LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 02074852901 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: *Specialist Monthly Group for grandparents whose grandchildren are or are beginning to get involved with crime. E.G. From bullying to gang crime, theft or vandalism |
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Camden |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Natalie LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 02074852901 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Covent Garden | TYPE OF GROUP: Birth grandparent support group for grandparents who have lost their grandchildren to adoption. |
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| MEETING VENUE: The Swiss Church in London, 79 Endell Street London, WC2H 9DY |
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| MEETING DAYS: 19th November 2012 18th February 2013 4th March 2013 18th March 2013 1st April 2013 |
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| LOCAL CONTACT NAME:Catherine Bennett at After Adoption |
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| LOCAL CONTACT TEL:on 0207 842 8544 catherinebennett@afteradoption.org.uk |
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Our pilot support group has been created to address themes of grief and loss and how grandparents can still be a family resource - eg letterbox contact plus more |
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Edmonton |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Mavis LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0208 807 6424 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This group provides an open door for all grandparents to come together to offer support, coffee and a chat. Events held and regular speakers. |
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Kentish Town |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Natalie LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 02074852901 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Carer grandparents and all kinship carers welcome. Specialist advice and information available and opportunity to meet with others in similar situation. |
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Kentish Town |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Natalie ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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NW4 |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: Thursdays MEETING TIMES: 2.00pm - 4/4.30pm LOCAL CONTACT TEL: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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NW5 |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Judith LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 07805959154 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Walthamstow |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATED MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Jean Woodley LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 02085271737 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For Grandparents who have full or parttime care of their grandchildren. |
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Lee on Solent |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Pam LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 02392553816 |
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Portsmouth |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATED MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0239 2385995 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact central office for details |
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Portsmouth |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 023 92 294726 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Portsmouth |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 023 92 294726 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Grandparents who are denied contact with a grandchild/grandchildren or having problems seeing them are invited to join the new monthly group for grandparents in a similar situation – share information and get some support. Free parking and on bus routes 5 5A 6 6A 45, & 45A |
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HERTS |
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St Albans |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Sheila LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0782797484 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All carer grandparents are welcome to attend for advice, support and to have access to training and course at the Children Centre. |
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Hatfield |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: OTHER MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS:Different days MEETING TIMES:TBD LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Sarah Bowyer LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01707 346624 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Are you interested in being involved with setting up a group with the childrens centre staff? |
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Hertfordshire |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Judith LOCAL CONTACT TEL: OTHER: Please contact for information about this developing group. We are intending to set up a support group once a volunteer is in place. |
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Letchworth |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01462 686723 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Potters Bar |
Coming soon Call Potters Bar Childrens Centre for more details Volunteers needed 020 8686 4038 |
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Royston |
Childrens Centre, Burns Road, Royston Volunteers needed Contact Judith 0844 3572907 |
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Stevenage |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Jacky Bray LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01438 223979 |
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Tring |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Nikki LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01442 426922 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Welwyn Garden City |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01279 428040 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional contact - Val Garland 07765 153946 We need volunteers to run this group. Are you interested? |
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Welwyn Garden City |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Judith LOCAL CONTACT TEL: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Drop in surgery. A new group is being set up and needs a volunteer to run this group. |
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Wheathampstead |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Sue Lazenby or Sherry Roberts LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01582 834758 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Social activities for grandparents and trips for grandchildren as well
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KENT |
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Bromley |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Liz LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 020 7485 2901 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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North Kent and Medway |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATE MEETING VENUE: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Cassie LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 07825233557 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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East Kent Kinship Carers |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Paula LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01843 843352. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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West Kent Kinship Carers |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Jo LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 07885234079 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Informal Support Group for kinship carers, siblings and grandparent carers. |
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Tonbridge |
Interest in setting up carers group or a contact group? |
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LANCASHIRE |
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Darwen |
Carers Group in Burnley set up but gauging need for Lancashire wide group. Are you interest? Contact Judith for details |
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LEICESTERSHIRE |
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Hinckley |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Sandy Chamberlain LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 07843420223 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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LINCS |
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Lincoln |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Margaret LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01526320127 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Phone contact only |
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Linconshire Network |
Gauging need for carers group
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WEST MIDLANDS |
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Cannock |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: OTHER
MEETING VENUE: Wednesday
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9:30am – 11:30am
LOCAL CONTACT NAME:
LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01785 788 484 for more details
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Great Wyrley |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: OTHER MEETING VENUE: Landywood Children’s Centre; Holly Lane; Great Wyrley, WS6 6AQ Monday MEETING TIMES: 1:30pm – 3pm (Term time only) LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01785 788 484 for more details ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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West Midlands Halesowen |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATED MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01384 815 723 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Family support for grandparent carers |
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Litchfield |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: OTHER MEETING VENUE: Charnwood Children’s Centre, Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7PH Thursday MEETING TIMES: 1pm – 3pm (Term time only) LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 017885 788 484 for more details ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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West Midlands Solihull |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: Solihull Methodist Church, Station Approach, Off Blossomfield Rd, Solihull B91 1LG. MEETING DAYS: First Thursday Monthly MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Lorraine LOCAL CONTACT TEL: Judith 01279 428040 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Tamworth |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: OTHER MEETING VENUE: Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Tamworth, B77 2HH MEETING DAYS: Monday MEETING TIMES: Monday 1pm – 2:45pm LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01785 788 484 for more details ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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NORFOLK |
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Interested in Contact Issue group? Contact Judith for details |
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NORTHANTS |
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Kettering |
Interested in Carer group? Contact Judith for details |
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Northampton
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TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Rose French LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01604 237599 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:For support and advice, run by Northants County Council. Creche available. |
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NOTTS |
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Nottingham |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Helen Roberts LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01158762683 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For family, friends, connected person carers - everybody welcome
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OXFORDSHIRE |
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South Oxon |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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North Oxon |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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SURREY |
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Kingston-upon-Thames
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TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Janet OTHER: Support is offered by phone only. A group can be reestablished if a volunteer is willing. |
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SUSSEX |
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East Sussex Battle |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: Battle Baptist Church, Youth Room, Mount Street Battle MEETING DAYS: Second Wednesday in month MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Mel - Family Plus Team LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01323 463010 OTHER: Parenting support for grandparents |
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TYNE AND WEAR |
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Whitley Bay |
Interested in Carers Support group? |
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Gateshead Harlow Green |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Rachel Conway LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0191 433 5050 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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YORKSHIRE |
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Doncaster |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: AFFILIATED MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Sue LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0113 2446111 OTHER: |
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Garforth |
TYPE OF GROUP: Grandparent & Toddler GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Denise Pickett LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01132 446111 OTHER: |
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Gipton Horsforth |
TYPE OF GROUP: BITS - Broken images in the South MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Dave LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0113 2446111 OTHER: |
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Selby |
TYPE OF GROUP: Carers Group GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: Bi monthly - see below MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: OTHER: This is a group run for carers, meeting bi monthly for grandparents, and try to have events during the school holidays to include the grandchildren. |
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North Yorkshire Leeds |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Dave OTHER: Speakers, Drop-in, private room. |
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Leeds |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Dave LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0113 244 6111 OTHER: *Friday Group - for grandchildren who have witnessed issues. Clinical psycologist attends |
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Yapton |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Dave LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0113 2446111 OTHER: |
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South Leeds Academy |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: GPA MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Dave LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0113 2446111 OTHER: *Grandparents Market at South Leeds Academy - For charities and agencies. |
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Heworth |
Interested in Contact Issue group? Contact Judith for details
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Cookridge Leeds |
Interested in Contact Issue group? Contact Judith for details
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Leeds LS1 |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Lesley LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01132 4688338 OTHER: *Grandparent Carers group of children affected by substance misuse. |
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Rotherham |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: Monthly last monday of month. MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: OTHER: |
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Rotherham |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01709 336898 OTHER: Contact Childrens centre office for details. Under fives during term time, and older children in holidays. |
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WORCS |
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Interested in Contact Issue group? |
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SCOTLAND |
SCOTTISH LAW IS DIFFERENT To ENGLISH LAW SO WE DO NOT RUN THESE GROUPS |
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Edinburgh |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: As above OTHER: |
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Glasgow |
TYPE OF GROUP: Contact Group MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: James LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0141 882 5658 OTHER: |
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Rutherglen |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: James LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 0141 882 5658 OTHER: |
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Isle of Lewis |
TYPE OF GROUP: Contact Group GROUP STATUS:INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: Maureen LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 01851 705 913 OTHER: |
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WALES |
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Camarthenshire |
TYPE OF GROUP: MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: 10am - 12 noon LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: OTHER: |
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Newport Gwent |
TYPE OF GROUP: Newport Parents network - Grandparent Support Group GROUP STATUS: AFFILATED MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT NAME: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: OTHER: |
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Aberdare |
Interested in Contact Issue support group? Contact Judith for details |
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Aberdare |
Interested in Carers group? Contact Judith for details
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Cardiff |
TYPE OF GROUP: GROUP STATUS: INDEPENDENT MEETING VENUE: MEETING DAYS: MEETING TIMES: LOCAL CONTACT TEL: 02920 683 687 OTHER: Specifically for grandparent raising grandchildren full time regardless of the reason why or the age of the child or children |
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REGIONAL OFFICES
HELPLINE: 0845 4349585
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
advice@grandparents-association.org.uk
WELFARE BENEFIT: 0844 3571033
Tuesday 10-12
Wednesday 10-12
Thursday 11-1
wb@grandparents-association.org.uk
SUPPORT GROUPS: 0844 3572907
OFFICE ADMIN: 01279 428040
info@grandparents-association.org.uk
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Are you a grandparent who is raising your grandchild or are currently denied conatct with them? Are you feeling isolated and wanting to share your experiences and to find out how others cope? Find out more about our network of support groups.
Are you a grandparent who is raising your grandchild or are currently denied conatct with them? Are you feeling isolated and wanting to share your experiences and to find out how others cope? Find out more about our network of support groups.
Can you promote your support group?
Some of our support groups have been busy promoting our work through the paper, posters, and even making contact with their local Mayor. If you have a story to tell us please email gill.perks@grandparents-association.org.uk