Meet Other Carers
Carers Link Lancashire runs several groups where carers can meet each other. These groups are the ideal opportunity to make friends, take a break from your caring role for a couple of hours and recharge your batteries.
Carers Monthly Meetups
Are you caring for someone?
Carers and the person you care for can join us for a cuppa and delicious lunch at one of our Carers Cafes across East Lancashire. If you haven't been to a carers café before don't worry as a staff member will be there to greet you with a warm welcome.
Rossendale
1st Thursday of every month, 11am - 1pm
Haslingden Community Link, Bury Road, Haslingden, BB4 5PG
Ribble Valley
3rd Tuesday of every month, 11am - 1pm
Colborne House Cafe, 15 Wellgate, Clitheroe, BB7 2DP
Pendle
3rd Friday of every month, 11am - 1pm
Lakeside Cafe, Ball Grove Drive, Colne, BB8 7HY
Hyndburn
4th Monday of every month, 11am - 1pm
Carers Link Facility, 54-56 Blackburn Road, Accrinton, BB5 1LE
Burnley
4th Wednesday of every month, 11am - 1pm
Down Town, Charter Walk Shopping Centre, Burnley, BB11 1AE
If you'd like to find out more about our support for carers have an look at our Activities, Events and Courses page by clicking this link:
Dementia Support Carers Meetups
Are you caring for someone living with dementia?
You are both welcome to join us once a month for a chat over a nice hot drink. Our staff are on hand to offer support, advice and answer any questions. It is also an opportunity to share experiences with other dementia carers and support one another.
Hyndburn
1st Tuesday of every month, 11am - 1pm
Carers Link Lancashire, 54-56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE
Pendle
2nd Tuesday of every month, 11am - 1pm
Pendle Village Tearoom, M65, Junction 12
Rossendale
3rd Thursday of every month, 10am - 12pm
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Café, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RE
Burnley
1st Wednesday of every month, 11am - 1pm
Down Town, Charter Walk Shopping Centre (above New Look), Burnley, BB11 1AE
Ribble Valley
2nd Tuesday of every month, 11am - 1pm
Colborne House Cafe, 15-17 Wellgate, Clitheroe, B27 2DP
If you'd like to find out more about our support for Dementia carers, have a look at our Dementia Carer page by clicking this link:
Neu Way ASD Peer Support
Our monthly peer support groups for ASD carers are changing. We will now be opening up our sessions for carers of a neurodiverse child between the age of 0 - 25 years old. We will be holding our Carers Link Lancashire peer support groups first, followed by a workshop, and lastly we will be facilitating a hub for 1-1 support sessions.
Our sessions will still be drop ins so there's no need to book, and will still be held in the same locations. To reach more people we have also introduced a new session in Blackburn.
Hyndburn
1st Thursday of every month,
54-56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE
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Peer Support - 10am - 11am
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Workshop - 11am - 12pm
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Drop In Hub - 1pm - 3pm
Burnley
1st Friday of every month,
Downtown, Charter Walk Shopping Centre, Burnley, BB11 1PY
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Peer Support - 10am - 11am
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Workshop - 11am - 12pm
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Drop In Hub - 1pm - 3pm
Rossendale
2nd Thursday of every month,
The Maden Centre, Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9NZ
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Peer Support - 10am - 11am
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Workshop - 11am - 12pm
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Drop In Hub - 1pm - 3pm
Pendle
2nd Friday of every month,
Colne Charity Shop, 59 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0LL
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Peer Support - 10am - 11am
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Workshop - 11am - 12pm
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Drop In Hub - 1pm - 3pm
Ribble Valley
3rd Friday of every month,
Colbourne House Cafe, 15 Wellgate, Clitheroe, BB7 2DP
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Peer Support - 1pm - 2pm
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Workshop - 2pm - 2:30pm
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Drop In Hub - 10am - 12pm
Blackburn with Darwen
Last Friday of every month,
Blackburn Fire Station, Byrom Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LE
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Peer Support - 10am - 11am
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Workshop - 11am - 12pm
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Drop In Hub - 1pm - 3pm
If you'd like to find out more about our support for carers of someone with Autism, have a look at our Autism Carer page by clicking this link:
Mental Health Support Group
Location: MUAC Building, Blackburn Hospital
(Building across from the A&E entrance near the ambulance bay).
Join us at our NEW Mental Health Support Group for carers.
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Carers Services
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Mental Health Liason Team
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LSCFT Carer Experience Lead
1st Friday of every month
2pm - 4pm
Drop in session, no need to book.
Refreshments Provided.
If you'd like to find out more about our support for carers of someone with mental health needs, have a look at our Mental Health Carer page by clicking this link:
Knit and Natter Group
Carers Link Lancashire 54-56 Blackburn Rd, Accrington, BB5 1LE
Last Friday of the month
2 - 3pm
Would you like to learn how to knit, can you knit and find it therapeutic, or do you just want to come along and have a good chat? Not a knitting expert but still want to join? Don't worry, the group will be led by an instructor (a fellow carer) who is here to help you get started and teach you new techniques.
All materials provided. FREE, just drop in
Our Support Groups
LGBTQ+ Carers Support Group
Last Thursday of every month from 10:30am-12:30pm
The Whitaker Museum (cabin at the back), Haslingden Rd, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RE
We are launching a NEW LGBTQ+ Carers Peer Support Group, with Spectrum Inclusion!
At Carers Link Lancashire, we are proud to support LGBTQ+ carers.
Carers UK estimate that there are 240,000 LGBTQ+ carers in the UK. Carers Trust found that 88% of LGBTQ+ carers experience mental health problems, and 31% feel that they are treated differently because of their sexual identity .
Being LGBTQ+ and a carer can bring additional challenges that others may not understand. This may include increased social isolation and fear of accessing support.
Spectrum Inclusion is an LGBTQIA+ organisation dedicated to connecting communities and creating safe spaces for all to find acceptance for who they are, who believe everyone should have the freedom to explore and express their gender identity and sexuality with pride and without judgement, no matter what stage of life you’re at.
Join us at this monthly drop in to discuss your caring role, and meet other LGBTQIA+ carers.
Other Support Groups
The below support groups are not run through Carers Link Lancashire.
Rhyddings Monthly Support Group
Once a month on a Friday morning
11.30am - 12.30pm
Rhyddings Park, 93 Rhyddings St, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3EY
Every month Friends of Rhyddings Park host a free support network for carers living with people who experience mental health problems. Come for free advice, tips and
support. Refreshments provided.
Visit Friends of Rhyddings Facebook page for dates and times of the next meeting.
No booking required - just drop in.
Ribble Valley Bereavement Monthly Support Group
First Tuesday of every month
2pm
Trinity Methodist Church and Community Hub, Clitheroe, Wesleyan Row, Parson Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 2JY
'A Light In The Dark' group invites you to join together with others who have also loved and lost. Whether you're taking your first steps on your grieving journey or have been walking this road alone for a while.
Call 01200 429346 for more info. No booking required.
Rossendale Bereavement Monthly Support Group
Haven Bereavement Support Group
Second Wednesday of every month
10am-12noon
Kay Street Baptist Church, Kay Street, Rawtenstall, BB4 7LS
Meet friends in an informal surrounding with the help of bereavement support workers. Be amongst others who understand what you may be going through.
Contact 01706 217346 for more information. No booking required.
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Pendleside Hospice - Carers Groups
Carer's Group - bring loved ones
Third Thursday of every month, 4.30pm-6pm
Welcomes anyone to attend who is caring for someone with a life-limiting condition. The group provides invaluable peer support and educational sessions in relation to the caring role from members of the health, wellbeing and rehabilitation team. The group is designed to bring your loved ones along too, where we will provide a separate session for them while you spend some time to relax.
Buffet and refreshments included.
Carer's Group - Carers only
First Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm
Welcomes anyone to attend who is caring for someone with a life-limiting condition. Each session has a different and the group is designed to give carers an opportunity to speak with other carers, and share experiences.
Buffet and refreshments included.
For more information or to book on to either of these groups, please call Diane Herbert on
01282 440 127 or email diane.herbert@pendleside.org.uk. Dates may vary / change,
depending on bank holidays, so please do get in touch prior to visiting the Hospice.
