Carers' support groups
We hold regular carers' support groups in Blackwood, Bargoed, Caerphilly and Risca.
Blackwood
The Blackwood carers support group will meet in the Sirhowy (Wetherspoon’s) in Blackwood on the last Tuesday of the month – 1pm-2:30pm. Please come and join us and you can chat with others who have experience of a caring role.
Dates for the year are:
- Tuesday 30th October 2018
- Tuesday 27th November 2018
Wetherspoon’s in Blackwood will be closed for October and November and we will be meeting at a location to be decided
Bargoed
Meet in the library on the fourth Wednesday of the month – 2pm-3:30pm
- Wednesday 24th October 2018
- Wednesday 28th November 2018
Caerphilly
The Caerphilly carers support group will meet on the first Friday of the month in Caerphilly Library, The Twyn, Caerphilly CF83 1JL - 2pm-3.30pm. Please come and join us for a tea or coffee and biscuit, where you can chat with others who have experience of a caring role.
Dates for the year are:
- Friday 5th October 2018
- Friday 2nd November 2018
Risca
The Risca carers support group will meet on the second Thursday of the month in the Commercial Inn, Risca - 2pm-3.30pm. Please come and join us for a tea or coffee and biscuit, where you can chat with others who have experience of a caring role.
Dates for the year are:
- Thursday 11th October 2018
- Thursday 8th November 2018
Rhymney
It is with regret we are cancelling the rest of the Rhymney groups until further notice. The nearest group is Bargoed, and we meet there on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Library from 2-3:30pm. If there is demand in the future, we will consider reinstating this group.
Resources
Small Grants Scheme
We currently have a small amount of money available to assist carers in their caring role. Carers can apply for money for various things, such as household equipment, driving lessons, short breaks and help with new skills. Please get in touch for an application form.
Organising an event?
If your organisation or group is holding an event that you want others to know about, please let us know by contacting the Carers Support Worker and if appropriate we will add the details to this webpage.