Just for Carers

You Care, We Care Winter 2019

What’s inside: • Welcome • Carers Rights Day • Carers stories • News and info • Health and wellbeing • Training courses • What’s on

Save Paper, Save the Environment Receive your copy of the magazine by email: contact 03456 434 435 also available online www.devoncarers.org.uk www.devoncarers.org.uk 03456 434 435 Welcome to the Carers magazine!

Providing you with all the latest news, top tips, carers stories, training courses, upcoming events and information, to help support you in your role as an unpaid carer. For those of you new to Devon Carers, we support unpaid carers to maintain their own health, wellbeing and independence, by providing them with the information and advice they need in their caring role. Visit www.devoncarers.org.uk to find out more about our services including: • Carers Assessments • Carer and Peer Support Groups • Training courses • Alert card • Carers Hospital Service • Online services: webchat with our helpline, magazine, training and the pod • Get involved by becoming a Carer Ambassador or Volunteer • The latest news, events, carers articles, information and so much more! Please note: Services are provided on behalf of , if you don’t want your information recorded on their systems please inform our helpline t: 03456 434 435. We welcome your thoughts with regards to items you’d like to see included in our future magazines - please email us: e: [email protected]

2 Be prepared for winter - utilities priority services

If there is someone living in your home who has a long term health condition or is vulnerable and would be effected if your electricity and water supply was interrupted, you can apply to be on the priority register. In the event of your water or electricity supply being interrupted (for example due to a burst water main, or a pylon down due to a storm) the utilities companies will be able to give you priority support when you need it. For water: Phone South West Water on 0344 346 1010 or minicom 0800 169 9965 (Text Relay is also available). Or you can apply online: https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/ water-advice-and-services/priority-services/priority-services-registration-form/

For electricity: Phone Western Power Distribution on 0800 096 3080 (Text Relay by dialling 18001 first using your textphone) email: [email protected] Or you can apply online: https://www.westernpower.co.uk/customers-and-community/priority-services/priority- services-register

Why the flu vaccine is important to carers

The flu jab is the best way to protect yourself and the person you care for from flu. Flu can be far more serious for the person you care for. It can lead to complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia, which could result in an admission to hospital. Don’t put it off, contact your GP or pharmacist to get a free flu jab. Carers who are eligible include those who are in receipt of a carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an older or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill. Find out more about the flu vaccine and for further advice on helping yourself and the person you care for stay well this winter visit https://www.nhs.uk/staywell/carers 3 Carers Rights Day is a national event and opportunity for organisations and services to empower carers in their community. Whether you are starting your caring journey or someone who has been caring for a long time, we believe it’s important: • for you to know who is there to support you • to be in touch with the services in your community • to know about your rights as a carer For Carers Rights Day 2019 we have organised an information event in each locality area (where our teams are based around the county), either on Carers Right Day Thursday 21st November or on the Saturday 23rd November, to enable carers who work in the week to attend. These events include a variety of information services and speakers; visit our website page https://devoncarers. org.uk/information-and-advice/information/my-rights-as-a-carer/carers-week- carers-rights-day/ and social media for up to date information. Devon Carers - Carers Rights Day Events:

Meet other carers for a talk from Chat to us and other carers Citizen’s Advice, Q&A and Tai Chi at this information event session When: Thursday 21st November When: Thursday 21st November Time: 2pm to 7pm Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm Where: Cedars Inn, Where: The Beehive Centre, Dowell Road, , EX31 2HE Street, , EX14 1LZ Join us, Devon Young Carers This event will focus on working age and local community and carers, staff/parents, sixth formers voluntary services to gain and young carers transitioning to more information and a talk adults. In addition to Devon Carers from Citizen’s Advice providing information, Bright Futures, When: Thursday 21st November Devon Young Carers, Healthwatch Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Howard & Over Solicitors will be Where: Heathcoat Community available to answer your questions Centre, 81 King Street, Tiverton, When: Thursday 21st November EX16 5JJ Time: 3.15pm to 6.45pm Where: Beacon Room and Café, The Gain information on how to Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, look after yourself, join an art , PL21 0SZ therapy session and have a go at crafting Pop along to this information event When: Saturday 23rd November which will focus on working carers Time: 10am to 2pm When: Saturday 23rd November Where: CoLab , Wat Tyler Time: 10am to 1pm House, King William Street, Where: Trago Mills, , Exeter, EX4 6PD TQ12 6JD

4 Book reviews from a carers point of view

Our new webpage featuring books that carers recommend and find helpful is now live! Our first review is of: Finding your way: Caring for yourself while caring for someone else, by Verran Townsend, reviewed by carer Linda Shannon: This is such a lovely, powerful book, written in a simple but enigmatic style. It covers the period Verran first identified that Karen, his wife, had health issues and continues as her illness progresses, and Verran moves into a long-term caring role. Their lives were no longer the ‘normal’ that they were accustomed to. As their world gradually changed, Verran came up with thought-provoking tips and coping strategies. He highlights the importance of carers having time and space for their own wellbeing to remain mentally and physically fit and provide compassionate care. His ideas and solutions aid him in the challenges of caring towards the end of life pathway, some as simple as to cry, accept support and help offered by others. He also suggests trying to maintain some semblance of normality by finding time for hobbies, opportunities for fresh air and exercise, and not being afraid to talk about bereavement, which will resonate with all of us as carers.

Visit https://devoncarers.org.uk/your-voice/book-reviews-from-a-carers-point- of-view/ to find out more. You can purchase this book from Amazon https://www. amazon.co.uk If you have read or would be interested in reading and reviewing a book that might be of interest to carers, please let us know on t: 03456 434 435 or email us at e: [email protected]

5 Top tips for a happier Christmas The following tips were shared by carers Christmas for carers takes a little more planning, however these tips should help to make the festivities run smoothly.

Be prepared: Ensure you have enough medication for the festive period. If shopping together, check accessibility of parking and toilets, check for quiet times or shop online. Have a bag packed with everything your person will need if eating out (adapted cutlery, favourite low fat, low sugar food or drink alternatives)

Christmas decorations: Put them up gradually so they are not overwhelming, create a quiet room with low stimulation, involve the person you care for as much as they can or want to be.

Take up offers of help: The fiddly bits such as the lights, collecting heavy shopping, sharing the preparation or cooking, taking a turn in sitting with or involving the person you care for. Ask for presents that will be useful - gifts of time or jobs around the house. Can the family club together to get you a tablet so you can become connected online.

See from the perspective of the person you are caring for: Prepare family that the person you care for may not remember their names and may take themselves off somewhere quiet. Consider small gatherings rather than a big get together. Does the person need their routine maintained? Keep distracting noise to a minimum. Sing familiar carols or play simple games that do not rely on memory, such as pass the parcel.

Time for you!: Make sure you have some treats for yourself, even if the person you care for does not share the importance of the day. Indulge by buying yourself a present, get outdoors, sing, play games, see family and friends.

For more tips visit our website: https://devoncarers.org.uk/top-tips-for-christmas/ Do you have any top tips for other carers? 6 Email them to us [email protected] Caring for the carers

Fresh from the garden, Vera and Graham Tooke

Vera Tooke cares for her husband Graham who has Parkinson’s disease and Lewy-Body Dementia. Below she talks about her struggles with his condition and how it impacts on her life too. Vera said: “There are people who need a little bit of help and those who need a lot! Looking after someone else is difficult but I don’t see myself as a ‘carer’. The label does not feel right. We’ve coped with the physical aspects but dementia is something else. I felt I couldn’t leave Graham to do the things I needed to do, feeling guilty and worried when I did. He was very much against anyone else helping him, even family. I had to admit I was a carer and contacted Devon Carers for a carers assessment. They were brilliant. A carers assessment has nothing to do with judging how you are functioning as a carer, it looks at your own needs as a carer. Devon Carers recommended I also contact Care Direct who assessed my husband’s needs and provided equipment to make life easier for him and for me at home. They also gave advice on respite care, so I can pursue my own things. I did not know this help was available until I spoke to them. So it is worth contacting them, even if your needs are not very great at this particular moment, it is good to be prepared. Just ring them!” I am immensely grateful for the help we are getting from Devon Carers

7 Decision-making for others: a practical guide Responsibility for helping someone to make decisions, like who will be involved with their care, where they reside, how to manage their finances and when to seek medical help, can be difficult, particularly when a person’s ability to decide fluctuates or may deteriorate. Key things to remember to protect you and those you care for are: 1. We must assume someone has the ability to make decisions unless there are real reasons to doubt that they don’t. Just because it doesn’t make sense or seems a bad decision, doesn’t mean that person is incapable of deciding for themselves. 2. Everything possible should be done to help a person decide things for themselves (is there someone who communicates best with that person, a particular time of day or setting in which they find it easier to decide, are there any props or visual aids that can help?). 3. Making a Lasting Power of Attorney can be helpful particularly if you are not the person’s immediate next of kin and/or you may need to liaise with third parties on their behalf (such as the bank, GP or solicitor). 4. We should always put a person’s wishes and feelings at the heart of any decision made on their behalf. For further help and advice about mental capacity and decision- making, please contact Jane Swannell Michelmores Solicitor t: 01392 687523 or e: [email protected]

Find out how we can help you at a Devon Carers drop-in session We are running carer drop-ins for any unpaid carer who wants to receive initial information and advice about carer support in Devon. Whilst this won’t be a confidential space, the carer support officer attending the session will be available to talk to you about the services we offer and how we can best support you. These sessions are open to unpaid carers, their friends, family and professionals. To find a carer drop-in session in your area visit: https://devoncarers.org.uk/carer-drop-ins/ 8 Peer support is evolving Would you like

Carer Support Groups have become part of the to volunteer with Peer Support service. Devon Carers? Did you know that volunteering can be really beneficial for your health and wellbeing? It can help to reduce isolation, make new friends, boost your CV and give an amazing feeling of achievement when you learn new skills or help someone else by sharing your knowledge. Volunteering can take as much or as little time as you have available. All volunteers are DBS checked and attend a full induction training session. Ongoing training and supervision is then provided. We understand that as a carer you can sometimes Current volunteering roles: feel lonely or isolated because of your caring role and this can affect your own health and wellbeing. • Phone support volunteer: make prearranged phone calls to Our Peer Support service brings carers together for carers who need extra support. mutual support. • Admin volunteer: help out in We offer support for carers to get to know each one of our offices by making other including: phone calls and undertaking • Regular monthly Peer Support groups around the admin tasks. county • Group supporter: host an ongoing social group for carers • Being introduced to another carer, or a small group or support staff members with of carers, with shared experiences or interests larger group events. • Events or activities with other carers who have a • Carer Connector: work with mutual interest staff to create Carer Friendly • Online support Communities. • Carer Ambassador: you will • Introductions to other organisations and groups that share your personal experience support carers near you and knowledge of caring to We respond flexibly to the needs of the carers who are help improve the lives of other in contact with us, so tell us about how you would like carers. to meet other carers and we will aim to support you. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact the For an up to date list of what’s on, visit helpline t: 03456 434 435 or https://devoncarers.org.uk/information-and-advice/ e: [email protected] for an self-help/peer-support/ or contact our Helpline informal chat about what might be t: 03456 434 435 and ask to be put in touch with your the right role for you. local Peer Support officer.

9 Rare Dementias Advocacy for Carers

Between 5% and 15% of people The Care Act 2014 introduced new living with dementia receive a duties for the local authority to diagnosis of a rare or young-onset involve independent advocates in dementia. The term rare dementia supporting people’s understanding is used to include: and involvement in assessment, Frontotemproal dementia planning, care review, challenging council decisions and in Progressive primary Aphasia (PPA) safeguarding processes. Posterial Cortical Atrophy (you may Unpaid carers who are having a recognise this as Terry Pratchett’s carer’s assessment or a review can diagnosis) request an advocate. If it appears The Rare Dementias Support based to the authority (Devon County at the University College London Council) that you have care and states there is a widespread lack of support needs, then a judgement understanding about rare dementias must be made as to whether and a shortage of dedicated you have substantial difficulty in resources to support people affected being involved and there is no by rare dementias. appropriate individual to support you. Up to 30% of people with a rare An independent advocate must dementia are wrongly diagnosed with be appointed to support and psychiatric issues. Carers can become represent you for the purpose of lonely or isolated if the dementia assisting your involvement if these causes a lack of empathy or a two conditions are met. change in the person’s behaviour. These rare dementias can impact on Substantial difficulty means that you abilities and behaviour of a person, have problems: rather than on their memory. There • Understanding relevant are very few support opportunities information available to the person or their carer, • Retaining information but we are fortunate to have the • Using or weighing up the following specialist support in Devon: information as part of engaging For carers: Cornwall and Devon FTD • Communicating your views, Support Group which meets monthly wishes and feelings in Lifton for lunch: http://www. Having no appropriate individual devonandcornwallftdsupport.co.uk/ may occur if you have no family For the carer and the person with or friends that you would want the dementia: new evening group to support and represent you, or starting January 2020, Powderham, your family and friends may not be South Devon, phone Karen t: 07740 available, or if the only people you 308 303 / Rhea t: 07484 77 0113 know are paid professionals. Other sources of support: If you feel you may qualify for carer advocacy, you need to be referred The Rare Dementia Support website: by a professional, such as Devon http://www.raredementiasupport.org/ Carers. Nikki Zimmermann t: 07341 776 317 Carer advocacy in Devon is Alzheimer’s Society: https://www. currently provided by: Devon alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/ Advocacy Consortium types-dementia/rarer-types-dementia t: 0845 231 1900 t: 0300 222 1122 [email protected]

10 Celebrating Care

Academics from the University of Exeter are leading a team of researchers in developing accounts of family care across different time periods and cultures, and are exploring whether interacting with this information can help improve the lives of current day carers. Funded by the Wellcome Trust, this exciting research has been developed out of the research interests of Dr Catriona McKenzie (University of Exeter), Dr Siobhan O’Dwyer (University of Exeter), Dr Jason Danely (Oxford Brookes University) and Dr Leonie Hannan (Queen’s University Belfast) who lecture in Archaeology, Ageing & Family Care, Anthropology and History respectively. Devon Carers are proud to have been advising on all aspects of this research from the early stages, and recently attended the ‘Celebrating Care: A Journey Across Time and Culture’ event in September, accompanied by one of our Carers Ambassadors. The day included a fantastic light projection created by the University of Exeter Arts and Culture Fellow Leo Jamelli, inspired by collaboration with the research team and his personal experiences of caring. This research is the first of its kind and we expect it to have international relevance and so we are delighted that it is taking place in Devon. We look forward to bringing you updates on the project and future opportunities to be involved. 11 We run a wide range of face to face training courses which are free for carers registered with Devon Carers. If you are referred for a course after a Carers Assessment, our training team will contact you to discuss available dates. If you would like to self-refer for a course, please contact the training team to confirm if there are spaces available: t: 03456 434 435 or e: [email protected] It is essential to book your place on a course. No booking is guaranteed until you have received confirmation from our training team. Please ensure you give us a minimum of one week’s notice when booking your place on a course. To find out more about the course content, please visit our website: https://devoncarers.org.uk/information-and-advice/ support-for-me/face-to-face-training/training- courses/

12 This course will help you to manage your caring role and stay well. You will discover what type of carer you are, help you to manage stress, look at the Caring For Carers impacts of caring, create a contingency plan and find coping strategies to maintain a better life balance. You will also be able to look at your communication style and develop assertiveness techniques.

The Amory Centre, 125 East Street, , Tue 12th November 10am to 3.30pm EX36 3BU

Best Western Passage House, Hackney Lane, Tue 25th February 10am to 3.30pm , Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QH

West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Thur 27th February 10am to 3.30pm , PL19 0BZ

The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Marsh Wed 18th March 10am to 3.30pm Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8FD

The Amory Centre, 125 East Street, South Molton, Thur 19th March 10am to 3.30pm EX36 3BU

This is a short course for those who are caring for someone with dementia. Dementia Made A The course will identify the different types of dementia, cover communication with your cared for, establish causes of agitation. The course will focus on Little Bit Easier environmental factors and how this relates to your cared for and explain how delirium and acute medical problems affect those with dementia.

Best Western Passage House, Hackney Lane, Wed 12th February 10am to 1.30pm Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QH

An introductory course covering mindful practice including sitting, lying down and gentle Mindfulness movement. The course will help with managing stress as a way of enhancing well-being, health and supporting recovery.

Date to be – venue 10am to 2pm confirmed to be confirmed

Moving People This is an introductory course which outlines the principles and importance of Safely correct moving and handling.

Best Western Passage House, Hackney Lane, Wed 5th February 10am to 1.30pm Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QH

13 Carer Support Sessions Session 1 – Session 2 – What we Session 3 – Thoughts, Being a Carer say … and what we feelings and • Looking after yourself as mean behaviours a carer • What stops us saying • The effects of stress • A balancing act and what we mean? • Influencing our keeping all the wheels • How we communicate thoughts, feelings and turning • Knowing our limits behaviours • Keeping your thoughts • Working in partnership • Challenging difficult positive with healthcare services thoughts • Looking at your goals • Relaxation • Action planning and how to achieve • Planning them • Relaxation

You are encouraged to attend all of the sessions but as each is self-contained there is no obligation to attend all three or do the sessions in a set order. Please note that this course is not available in your area if you are registered with a GP funded by and South Devon CCG, therefore please contact Torbay and South Devon NHS service to attend ‘Help Overcoming Problems Effectively’ (HOPE) which is a similar course. https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/carers-service/courses-for-carers/

CSS CSS CSS Time Location Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Tue 12th Tue 19th Tue 26th The Boniface Centre, Church Lane, 1pm to 4pm November November November , EX17 2AH

Fri 22nd Fri 29th Fri 6th Hospital, Dewdney Unit, 1pm to 4pm November November December Claremont Grove, Exmouth, EX8 2JN

Mon 13th Mon 20th Mon 27th Tavyside Health Centre, Abbey Rise, 1pm to 4pm January January January Tavistock, PL19 9FD

Thur 16th Thur 23rd Thur 30th Tiverton Town Hall, St Andrew Street, 1pm to 4pm January January January Tiverton, EX16 6P

Wed 5th Wed 12th Wed 19th Exmouth Hospital, Dewdney Unit, 1pm to 4pm February February February Claremont Grove, Exmouth, EX8 2JN

Fri 7th Fri 14th Fri 21st Honiton Methodist Church, Chapel 1pm to 4pm February February February Street, Honiton, EX14 1EU

Wed 26th Wed 4th Wed 11th The Burton Art Gallery and Museum, 1pm to 4pm February March March Kingsley Road, , EX39 2QQ

Fri 28th Fri 13th Barnstaple Library, 12 Tuly Street, Fri 6th March 1pm to 4pm February March Barnstaple, EX31 1EL

14 This workshop will focus on the stress you experience as a result of being Stress a carer and the many ways in which this can impact upon your life. The Management workshop allows you to identify the specific causes of stress in your daily life and identify ways to reduce and manage that stress.

Barnstaple Library, 12 Tuly Street, Barnstaple, Mon 18th November 10am to 2pm EX31 1EL

The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Marsh Thur 6th February 10am to 2pm Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8FD

Is the internet a mystery to you? Would you like to know what it does and how you can use it to do everyday tasks? The course will: • Provide an over view of the internet IT - Everyday • Show you how to carry out internet searches Internet • Show you how to shop online safely • Teach you how to bank online safely • Teach you how to book an appointment safely Please bring your own device (eg smartphone, tablet or laptop) to this course. NB Devices will not be repaired at any of the sessions. 10.30am to Barnstaple Library, 12 Tuly Street, Barnstaple, Wed 13th November 12.30pm EX31 1EL

Your computer, tablet, or smart phone provides lots of opportunities to keep in touch with friends and family. IT - Keeping In The course will: Touch With Friends • Teach you how to send/receive emails And Family On • Show you how to communicate with friends/family via What’s App Your Device • Look at the different social media apps re: Facebook/Twitter Please bring your own device (eg smartphone, tablet or laptop) to this course. NB Devices will not be repaired at any of the sessions. 10.30am to Barnstaple Library, 12 Tuly Street, Barnstaple, Wed 20th November 12.30pm EX31 1EL

This 2 part course explores how relationships may change as a result of caring for someone close who has a long term condition. The course will: • Explore the management of emotional, physical and practical changes in Resilient relationships Relationships • Discuss how good relationships can be maintained • Give space to discuss relevant issues • Provide tips to help manage change and resources to take away for further support NB it is not possible to do part 2 without completing part 1

Tue 12th November (Part 1) Best Western Passage House Hotel, Hackney Lane, 10am to 12pm Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QH Tue 21st January (Part 2)

15 Barnstaple North Devon Forum for Autism Carers Support Group For carers of people For carers of people with with autism mental health issues Roundswell Community Barnstaple Link Centre, Centre, Gratton Way, 19c Alexandra Road, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL Barnstaple, EX32 8BA 07923 481332 or Carolyn Hill [email protected] Carers Support Group Bideford For carers of people living with dementia Parkinson's Group Barnstaple Library, 12 Tuly For carers of people with Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1EL Parkinson's (PWP) Mary Austin or Ethelwynne Brown Close, Andrea Mules (Westward Housing), Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon Carers: Contact t: 03456 434 435 or Devon Carers: www.devoncarers.org.uk Carers Support Group EX39 4RH Barnstaple Day Centre, Keith Hughes: 01237 475168 Silver Hill, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJ Peer Support Group Claire or Alison - Barnstaple Pannier Pantry, The Custom Day Centre: 01271 343623 House, 1 Bridgeland Street, Sound It Out Bideford, EX39 2PS All carers welcome Andrea Mules unless specified Singing Group Supporting people with Reminiscence Sessions Ashburton memory loss and their carers for over 60s Christ Church, Bear Street, Carers Support Group For carers over 60's Barnstaple, EX32 7BU Bideford Library, New Road, St Andrews Community Sally Blackmore: 01271 321574 Centre, access via West Street, Bideford, EX39 2HR Bideford Library: 01237 476075 Ashburton, TQ13 7DU (archway Space 4 U: Carers Ageing Well/TTVS: 01805 622666 between Moor Dental Care Social Club and Artisan Bakers) Venue TBC Mary Witt: 01364 652906 Sandra Chichester: 07779 441224 Carers Support Group (Oct-Nov only) Memories Are Made Of This The Kitchen House, 45 Fore Carers Support Group Structured programme for River Cottage Kitchen and Street, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AD people with dementia and Alison Richards Deli, Trinity Square, West Street, their carers Axminster, EX13 5AN Roundswell Community Peer Support Group Sue Page Centre, Gratton Way, (from Dec this will replace Barnstaple, EX31 3NL above group) Bampton John Silver: 07943 412021 The Kitchen House, 45 Fore Oasis Carers Support Mike Warner: 01598 710 613 Street, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9AD Ben Lee Group Peer Support Group For carers of people with The Rolle Quay Inn, Rolle Quay, Peer Support Group memory problems Barnstaple, EX31 1JE National Trust Parke Estate, The Swan, Station Road, Andrea Mules Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9JQ Bampton, EX16 9NG Ben Lee Unite Carers: 01884 257511

16 Culm Valley Oasis Group Carers Support Group For carers of people with For carers of people with mental Carers Support Group memory problems health issues SQ's Bar and Restaurant, The Hub, College Surgery, Mill on the Exe, Bonhay Road, 3 Exeter Road, Braunton, Commercial Road, Exeter, EX4 3AB EX33 2JT , EX15 3EB Mel Jeffery Carolyn Hill Unite Carers: 01884 257511 ME/CFS Support Group Brixton Dartmouth For carers of people with ME/CFS NEW Carers Support Group Dart Cool Exeter Library, Castle Street, Otter Garden Centre, For carers of people with Exeter EX4 3PQ Chittleburn Hill, Brixton, PL8 2BH mental health issues Sarah: 07597 440836 Alison Richards St Clements Church, [email protected] Dartmouth, TQ6 9SN [email protected] Exmouth 01823 365308 Carers Support Group Carers Support Group Budleigh Hub, Dewdney Unit, Exmouth Road, Budleigh Salterton, Hospital, Claremont Grove, EX9 6HF Peer Support Group Exmouth, EX8 2JN Kate Brennan Community Meeting Room, Janet Mansbridge Dawlish Hospital, Barton Terrace, Dawlish, EX7 9QH Carers Support Group Ben Lee For carers of people with Carers Support Group dementia Endecott House, High Street, Forget Me Nots Imperial Hotel, The Esplanade, Chagford, TQ13 8AJ For all people affected Exmouth, EX8 2SW Beverley Dore by dementia Angela Toy - Age Concern St Mary’s Hall, Dawlish Warren 01395 271242 / 07957 403335 Crediton (far end of council car park) Carers Support Group Holiday Coast Group of Churches For carers of people with Carers Support Group mental health issues Peer Support Group Halwill Baptist Church Hall, 1 The General Sir Redvers Café inside the Strand Station Road, Halwill Junction, Buller, 37 High Street, Community Centre, 32 Beaworthy, EX21 5XB Crediton, EX17 3JP The Strand, Dawlish, EX7 9TP Barbara Dalton: 01409 221328 Devon Carers Ben Lee Carers Support Group Exeter Costa Coffee, 28 High Street, Forget Me Not Friends Crediton, EX17 3AH Carers Support Group Group Unite Carers: 01884 257511 Patisserie Valerie, 194 High Everyone welcome, especially Cullompton Street, Exeter, EX4 3DU people affected by memory loss Mel Jeffery Holsworthy Youth Centre, Cullompton Carers Sanders Lane, Holsworthy, Carers Crafting Group Coffee Group EX22 6HE Colab Exeter, Wat Tyler House, Rebecca Poet: 07572 180100 Various locations, 3 King William Street, Exeter, Trish Burke: 07811 574765 please contact EX4 6PD Unite Carers: 01884 257511 Mel Jeffery

17 Honiton Kenton Newton Abbot Carers Support Group Peer Support Group Time For You - Kingscare Methodist Church, New Street, The Orangery Restaurant, Carers Support Group Honiton, EX14 1EY Powderham, Country Store, The Avenue Church, The Winnie Cameron: 01404 46041 Kenton, EX6 8JE Avenue, Newton Abbot, Ben Lee TQ12 2BY Hospiscare and Honiton David Clifford - Kingscare: Carers Support Group 01626 357090 Hospiscare, Kings House, King Street, Honiton, EX14 1AB Kingsbridge Cool Kingscare Carers Winnie Cameron: 01404 46041 For carers of people with Support Group mental health issues For carers of people with Harbour House, The mental health issues Promenade, Kingsbridge, Musical Memories Singing The Avenue Church, The TQ7 1JD Avenue, Newton Abbot, Group [email protected] TQ12 2BY For carers, cared for with 01823 365308 Briony Enright - Kingscare: dementia, Alzheimers, 07554 993842 Parkinson's and stroke Peer Support Group The Vision Centre, Slade Road, Costa Coffee, The Promenade, Peer Support Group Ilfracombe, EX34 8LF Kingsbridge TQ7 1JD Lemon Jelli Bistro, Margaret: 01271 882927 Alison Richards 45 Queen Street, Newton Hazel: 01271 863944 Kingsteignton Abbot, TQ12 2AQ Ben Lee Ivybridge Carer Support Group Rethink Carers Next Steps With activities for the person with dementia Support Group For carers of young adults with For carers of people with additional needs The Community Hall, Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, TQ12 3LP mental health issues Ivybridge Library, The The Avenue Church, The Watermark, Erme Court, Contact before attending [email protected] Avenue, Newton Abbot, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, TQ12 2BY PL21 0SZ [email protected] 01626 357090 Denis Wallis and Ann Wallis: Jan McArthur: 07742 609 968 07949 935269 Carers Support Group Dementia Carers Network For carers of people with For carers of people with mental health issues 2-4 Tea Club Social group for older people dementia Ivybridge Library, The Middleton Room, St Paul’s Watermark, Erme Court, Contact for details Anne Leask: 01803 752251 Church, Newton Abbot, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, TQ12 2HN PL21 0SZ Lifton Mary Sherwood: 07847 507666 Sarah Tuhill Peer Support Group Carers Support Group North Devon For carers of people with Ivybridge Library, The Frontotemporal Dementia North Devon Family Carers Watermark, Erme Court, Arundell Arms, Fore Street, Carers Support Group Leonards Road, Ivybridge, Lifton, PL16 0AA for Family Carers of people PL21 0SZ Christine Bennetts with a learning disability Alison Richards [email protected] Contact for details Peer Support Group Ann Deadman: ndfamilycarers@ South Dartmoor Leisure Centre, northamcaretrust.co.uk Ivybridge, PL21 0SL Alison Richards 18 Silverton Carers Support Group Tavyside Surgery, Abbey Rise, Mental Health Peer Carers Support Group Tavistock, PL19 9FD Support Group Lamb Inn, Fore Street Jean Andrew: 01822 618914 For carers and adults with Silverton, EX5 4HZ mental health concerns Trish Jones: 07484 377298 Perinatal ‘Dad’s Talk’ The Ockment Centre, North [email protected] Support Group Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR For new fathers supporting Mental Health Peer Support: their partners with mental 07955 848935 health issues The Wednesday Club Church Lane Cafe (upstairs Parkinson's Support Group The Old School Community room) Tavistock, Pl19 8AA For carers of people with Centre, Road, South James Brenchley Parkinson's Brent, TQ10 9BP Castle Ham Lodge, 1 Castle South Brent and District Caring: Road, Okehampton, EX20 1HT 01364 700282 Geoff Brokenbrow: 01837 55813 Teignmouth Cool South Brent Cool For carers of people with For carers of people with mental health issues mental health issues United Reform Church, Dawlish Carers Support Group Packhorse Inn, 1 Street, Teignmouth, TQ14 8TB The Station, Mill Street, Road, South Brent, TQ10 9BH Bill Smith: 01626 773194 Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AH [email protected] or [email protected] Julie Austin 01823 365308 Peer Support Group Carers Support Group South Molton Alice Cross Day Centre, 1-3 Otter Nurseries Restaurant, Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth, Otter Garden Centre, Gosford Peer Support Group TQ14 9BT Road, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1LZ Zest, 135 East Street, South Ben Lee Derek and Mary Rackett: Molton, EX36 3BU 01404 46237 Andrea Mules Peer Support Group Cafe inside the Pavillions, The Seaton Tavistock Den Crescent, Teignmouth, TQ14 8BG Peer Support Group Carers Support Group Ben Lee Contact for venue The Bedford Hotel, 1 Plymouth Sue Page Road, Tavistock, PL19 8BB Tiverton Alison Richards Tiverton Carers Lunch Parkinson’s Group Group For people with Parkinson’s Carers Support Group Different venues, contact and their carers Trumps Court, East Street, for details Sidmouth, EX10 8BL The Anchorage Centre, Unite Carers: 01884 257511 Ana Douglas Chapel Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AG Parkinson's Group Carers Support Group Val Evans: 07778 552325 For people with Parkinson's Belmont Hotel, The Esplanade, and their carers Sidmouth, EX10 8RX Rethink Carers Support Group Old Heathcoat School Ana Douglas Community Centre, For carers of people with Tiverton, EX16 5JJ mental health issues Unite Carers and Parkinsons Trident House, 2 Taylor Square, UK: 01884 257511 Tavistock, PL19 0DG [email protected] 01823 365308

19 Affinity Parent Carers Torrington Support Group For carers of school age Peer Support Group Carers Support Group children with autism The Puffing Billy, Station Hill, The Community Room, Markers The Fire Station, Wellbrook Torrington, EX38 8JD (Westward Housing) Uffculme, Street, Tiverton, EX16 5BP Andrea Mules EX15 3DZ Unite Carers: 01884 257511 Unite Carers: 01884 257511 Totnes Carers Support Group There may be additional Peer Carers Support Group Support Groups running in For carers of teenagers/adults (Group will cease after Dec 19) East and , please with additional needs Royal Seven Stars Hotel, The contact Devon Carers for more Unite Carers, 4 Bridge Street, Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5DD information. Tiverton EX16 5LY Kirsty Maidment Unite Carers: 01884 257511 Peer Support Group Exe Valley Oasis Group China Blue Café, Station Road, Memory Cafes For carers of people with Totnes, TQ9 5JR memory problems To find out if there is a Memory Alison Richards Lodgehill Hotel, Ashley, Cafe in your area please visit Tiverton, EX16 5PA www.dmcc.org.uk or contact Unite Carers: 01884 257511 Devon Carers

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