Support Groups

Alzheimer's Society
Carers Rest Bedford- Every Tuesday and Thursday, at Dame Alice Court, Newnham Street, Bedford. From 10am until 2pm. No referral needed, just drop in.

Henlow Drop in centre- Every Friday from 10am until 12.30 at the Gardens, Aragon Housing, Henlow. No referral needed just drop in.

Flitwick Support Group.- First Tuesday of every month from 2.30pm at Flitwick Manor Hotel.

Biggleswade Support Group.- Third Tuesday of each month from 2.30pm at the Stratton House Hotel.

Bedford Support Group- Third Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Venue Varies call for more details.

Younger people with dementia 'The Owners Club'. Meets monthly on third Tuesday at 7pm. Venue Varies call for more details.

If you would like any more information call 01234 327380
Rethink (Mental Health)
Bedford Day Resource Centre- first Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm. For more information contact Debbie Richards on 07812769293.

Beacon House, Dunstable- second Tuesday of every month from 6pm. For more information contact Jane Stokes on 07918662252.

Crombie House, Leighton Buzzard- last Monday of every month from 7.30pm. For more information contact Patricia Padley on 07813139405

Men's Group- Third Thursday of every month from 7.30pm. For more information contact Patricia Padley on 07813139405

Carers in Bedfordshire
Bedford group- meets weekly on a Friday 1.30-3.30 pm at William Harpur House, Clyde Crescent, Bedford.

Shefford group- is the first Tuesday of every month from 10.30-12.30 at the Town Meeting Rooms, Northbridge St in Shefford.

Biggleswade group- is the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30-12.30 at the Sea cadets hut, Station Road, Biggleswade.

Ampthill group- will be the last Monday of every month from 1.30-3.30 at The Social Centre Houghton Close Ampthill.

Dunstable group- meets every month 10.30-12.30 at the Mayfield centre, Dunstable.

If you would like any more information call 01234 214914
Learning Disabilities Forum Support Groups
North Beds Older Family Carer Group Project 229, 229 Bedford Road, Kempston 10.45 - 12.45 Starts on 8/11/07. December meeting is 6/12/07 and every second Thursday in the month thereafter.

South Beds Older Family Carer Group Dunstable Methodist Church, The Square, Dunstable 10.30 - 12.30 Starts 16/11/07 and every third Friday in the month thereafter.

Family Carers Group Dunstable Methodist Church, The Square, Dunstable 7.30 - 9.15pm Starts 14/11/07 and every second Wednesday in the month thereafter.

Stroke Association
Flitwick and District Stroke Club The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 2-4:30pm at Ellenshaw Court, Hinksley Road, Flitwick. For more information contact 01525 717181.

Ivel Stroke Club - 3rd Monday of every month from 19.30-21.30. Quince Court Engayne Avenue Sandy. Support group for stroke people, their carers and relatives. For more information contact 01462 628657.

Ouse Valley Stroke Club- 1st ? 3rd Wednesday of every month 7.30-9.30pm. Tavistock Court, Queens Street, Bedford. Contact 01234 404856

BASH (Bedford Aphasia Self Help Group)- 3rd Friday of every month 2-4pm. St Andrews Church Hall, St Edmund Road, Bedford. 01462 700716.

LASH (Luton Aphasia Self Help Group)- Speak to speech therapy dept 792275 to find out more

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of carers groups- please visit thecarer related organisations page for contact details as different organisations that may run groups more specific to your needs.

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