Support Groups

To attend a group, check the details on the calendar and RSVP so we can send you reminders and the login details for Zoom sessions. If you don't get a chance to RSVP, you can turn up on the day for most sessions as long as you are registered with us, or just give us a call beforehand to check.

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What sessions do we run?

We hold special Wellbeing workshops which must be booked in advance as well as a weekly Relaxation group for a relaxation techniques, followed by tea and a chat. Click 'More' for all scheduled dates.

Upcoming dates:

More on wellbeing

Join other Dementia Carers on Tuesdays to talk, ask, share and support. This session varies between online and in-person from 11am-12pm, with one evening session each month online from 6.30-7.30pm.

Click 'More' button to access full list of online, in-person and evening sessions.

The next date is:

Visit Dementia Carers

Take a break from your caring role to socialise with other Carers in an informal space. These sessions run on Thursdays from 11am-12pm, online (via Zoom) and face to face at Sutton Carers Centre. At the Centre, we invite you for refreshments and optionally to bring along any crafts to help you relax, such as needlework. We can provide wellbeing colouring or drawing pads for you to use while you catch up with other Carers.

We also run regular Wellbeing and invite guest speakers on a variety of topics which are held during Carers Connect Specials (click Talk/Q&A tab or view calendar below).

Click 'More' for all scheduled dates.

The next date is:

Carers Connect Coffee Morning
Thu, 28 Nov
Sutton Carers Centre and Zoom
28 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 12:00
Sutton Carers Centre and Zoom, Benhill house, 12-14 Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
28 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 12:00
Sutton Carers Centre and Zoom, Benhill house, 12-14 Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
Take a break from your caring role to socialise with other Carers.
More / RSVP

Winter Health Carers Connect Special
Thu, 12 Dec
Zoom or SCC
12 Dec 2024, 11:00 – 12:00
Zoom or SCC, Benhill house, 12-14 Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
12 Dec 2024, 11:00 – 12:00
Zoom or SCC, Benhill house, 12-14 Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
Join us for a cosy catch up to share your views on health services, share healthy winter recipes on a budget, how to stay warm, Winter fuel allowance changes and access to help, and how to get your winter vaccines.
More / RSVP

Drop-in for advice on debt issues with our cost-of-living Citizens Advice expert each Friday 10am-1pm

Please check calendar for exceptions.

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The next date is:

We offer two groups to give and receive support, share information, experiences and gain advice:

On the first Wednesday of the month 10-11.30am for parents/Carers of young adults with extra needs.
On the third Wednesday of the month 10-11.30am for parents/Carers of children with ADHD/autism/ other extra needs.

Click 'More' for all scheduled dates.

The next date for each session is (dates run during term time only):

Parent Carer Peer Support Group (of young adults)
Wed, 04 Dec
Sutton Carers Centre
04 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 11:30
Sutton Carers Centre, Benhill house, 12-14 Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
04 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 11:30
Sutton Carers Centre, Benhill house, 12-14 Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
For parents/Carers of young adults who have extra needs.
More / RSVP

Parent Carer Peer Support Group (of children)
Wed, 18 Dec
Sutton Carers Centre
18 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 11:30
Sutton Carers Centre, Benhill house, 12-14 Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
18 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 11:30
Sutton Carers Centre, Benhill house, 12-14 Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
For parents/Carers of children with ASD/ADHD /other extra needs.
More / RSVP

More for Parent Carers

This group for ex-Carers meets in-person on a monthly Tuesday from 1.30-3pm.

Click 'More' button to access full list of online, in-person and evening sessions.

Click 'More' for all scheduled dates.

The next date is:

This group is for Carers who are supporting a friend or family member who is experiencing a mental health condition. This session runs on a monthly Wednesday, 12.30-2.30pm and is a blended session, so you can attend online or in person.

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The next date is:

More for MH Carers

For Carers of adults with learning disabilities, this group runs bi-monthly on a Tuesday from 10am-12.30pm.

Click 'More' for all scheduled dates.

The next date is:

Take a break from your caring role at our Carers Connect Specials with expert speakers on a variety of topics. These Specials run regularly in our Carers Connect sessions from 11am-12pm (sometimes extended) and can be accessed online (via Zoom) and in-person at Sutton Carers Centre.

Upcoming Specials:

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