Units 6 & 8, Hill View Business Park Old Road, Claydon, IP6 0AJ

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PROGRAMME INFORMATION SHEET Resources for family carers The information in this list was updated in October 2019. Please let us know if you notice any errors so that we can correct them. Your suggestions for additions to the list would also be welcome. Please contact Louise Crisp on 01473 835446 or email [email protected]

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Kernos Centre (Sudbury) Professional counselling for carers, free service including respite care. Address: The Kernos Centre, 32 – 34 Friars Street, Sudbury CO10 2AG Website: www.kernos.org Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01787 882883

Gatehouse ( and Mildenhall) An independent charity supporting families, the elderly and the vulnerable. Gatehouse is one of the major providers of dementia services in West Suffolk - including luncheon clubs, peer support groups for carers. Address: Gatehouse Day Centre, Dettingen Way, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3TU Website: www.gatehouse.org.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01284 754967

Blokes at the Oakes (Bury St Edmunds) A social group for men aged 60+, meets first Wednesday of the month. Address: Oakes Barn, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PH Website: www.oakesbarn.co.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01284 761592

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The Bereavement Cafe (Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall) Weekly drop-in groups for anyone who has experienced bereavement, run by St Nicholas Hospice Care. At The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, on Wednesdays (01284 At The Bell Hotel, Mildenhall, every Friday Website: www.stnicholashospice.org.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01284 766133

Bereavement Drop-in (Haverhill) This group run by St Nicholas Hospice meets every Friday at the Haven Cafe, Camps Road, Haverhill CB9 8HB. Website: www.stnicholashospice.org.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01284 766133

Haverhill Men's Social Group A social group for men aged 60 or over, on the first Friday of each month in the Studio at the Arts Centre in Haverhill, 10.30am – 12 noon. No need to book. Address: Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill CB9 8AR Telephone: 01440 714140

The Christopher Centre (Sudbury) Community resource centre housing a number of local voluntary and community sector organisations, e.g. Open House on Mondays (drop-in social morning); Cancer Support Group 4th Thursday of each month, etc. Address: 10 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU Website: www.christophercentre.org.uk Telephone: 01787 313914

Living Well Classes () Available to all over the age of 60; classes held on Mondays, mix fun, social activity with exercise designed to keep you healthy and active. Suitable for all abilities and dementia friendly. Carers attend free. Address: Leisure Centre, Gainsborough Road, Stowmarket IP14 1LH Website: www.everyoneactive.com Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01449 674980

Suffolk Carers Limited Registered Charity No.1069937 A company limited by guarantee in England No.3507600 Registered Office: Unit 8, Hill View Business Park, Claydon IP6 0AJ

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The Centre (Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill) A local authority accredited social enterprise providing daytime training and support for people with additional needs. Website: www.thecentreuk.com Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01284 702195 (Bury) or 01440 707878 (Haverhill)

Brandon Day Centre Supports older people, including those with physical and sensory difficulties, mental health problems and those living with dementia. Address: Brandon Day Centre, Warren Close, Brandon IP27 0EE Website: www.empanda.org.uk/services/day-care/ Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01842 819777

West Suffolk Hospital: Support at Home The service is organised by the Red Cross and supports vulnerable people being discharged from West Suffolk Hospital. The office is located next to G8 Ward, West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01284 712942 (Hospital); 0345 054 7171 (Red Cross)

The Shed (, near Mildenhall) An opportunity to be involved in the design and maintenance of a community garden in West Row near Mildenhall. Address: The Shed, Jarman’s Lane, West Row IP28 8NU Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01638 715329

Green Light Trust Provides learning activities for people in the natural environment. Address: Green Light Trust, The Foundry, Bury Road, , Bury St Edmunds IP29 4PJ Website: www.greenlighttrust.org Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01284 830829

Suffolk Carers Limited Registered Charity No.1069937 A company limited by guarantee in England No.3507600 Registered Office: Unit 8, Hill View Business Park, Claydon IP6 0AJ

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Gracewell of Memory Café (Kennett, near Newmarket) Memory Mondays, 10.30am – 1pm. Alternate weeks, for those living or caring for someone with dementia. Address: Gracewell of Kentford, Kentford Manor, Jeddah Way, Kennett, Newmarket CB8 8JY Telephone: 01638 555090

Art Branches: Workshops for Adult Carers (Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill) An Art Branches project for all family carers caring for an adult. Free to take part. No experience necessary. Autumn & Winter 2019, classes at various locations in arround in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill. Booking essential. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01284 762792; 07505 649218

West Suffolk Sight Helps individuals maintain their independence in the face of the many challenges posed by sight loss. Address: West Suffolk Sight, Disability Resource Centre, 4 Hunting Road, Moreton Hall Estate, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BX Website: www.westsuffolksight.org.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01284 748800

Driving Miss Daisy (Newmarket) A community companion driving service, with personal assistance. Address: 5 Langtry Mews, Road, Kentford, Newmarket CB8 7QA Website: www.drivingmissdaisy.co.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07525 872936

Bury St Edmunds Rickshaw Offers free rides to people who need help getting about. Specially adapted tricycle that carries two passengers at the front. People with special needs are welcome, accompanied by their carer. Service normally runs from Easter until the end of October. Website: www.bserickshaw.org.uk Telephone: 01284 339449

Stowmarket Meadlands Men’s Shed A larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden. A place where members will feel at home and pursue interests, sharing tools and resources to work on individual or group projects. Safe, friendly and inclusive. Meets at 93 Needham Road, Stowmarket IP14 2AJ. Website: http://stowmarketmenshed.co.uk/home Telephone: 07894 548706

Suffolk Carers Limited Registered Charity No.1069937 A company limited by guarantee in England No.3507600 Registered Office: Unit 8, Hill View Business Park, Claydon IP6 0AJ

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Enigma Peer Support Group (Stowmarket) Enigma is a mental health peer support group, which supports and encourages individuals with enduring mental health problems. Please contact Enigma first on the details below if you would like to join. Address: Red Gables Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1BE Website: www.enigmapeersupport.co.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07866 617062

Chilton Day Care Centre (Age UK Suffolk) Sudbury Specialist day club for those living with dementia, supports people who attend and those who care for them. Stimulating activities, personal care, freshly cooked meals and refreshments. Open Monday – Friday. Transport can be arranged through the centre.

There is also a Saturday Club for people experiencing early signs of memory problems. Open mornings, fortnightly. To book a place in the Saturday Club, call 01787 376990. Transport can be arranged through Chilton Day Care Centre. Address: Chilton Day Care Centre, Martins Road, Sudbury CO10 2FT Telephone: 07738 761284

The Bridge Project (Sudbury) The Bridge Project core services are:  A safe and stimulating supported working environment for adults with learning disabilities  A welcoming and non-judgemental weekly drop in for adults recovering from mental health problems – the Open Doors Group  A community service delivering hot meals to the elderly, frail and housebound or those recuperating from illness Address: Bradbury Courtyard, 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EU Website: www.thebridgeproject.co.uk Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01787 313691

Suffolk Infolink () An online directory of community groups, activities and services across Suffolk. You can combine a search by topic (e.g. lunch clubs) with a place (e.g. ). Website: www.suffolk.gov.uk/infolink Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01473 265265

Suffolk Carers Limited Registered Charity No.1069937 A company limited by guarantee in England No.3507600 Registered Office: Unit 8, Hill View Business Park, Claydon IP6 0AJ