Are you currently caring for someone living with a diagnosis of PSP or CBD? If so, why not join one of our Carers Support Groups?
The groups offer a relaxed and friendly environment for carers to get together once a month, online via Zoom, to gain friendship and support. To talk about feelings, share experiences and generally discuss things that you may not wish to discuss in front of a loved one.
The format is informal, to encourage people to open up and discuss anything that is on their mind. Regional meetings are held in the evenings and you can find your region and meeting dates below.
Please note will be hosting a daytime meeting for all carers on Advance Care Planning and Brain Donation on Monday 18 November from 11am – 1pm. If you are interested in attending please contact volunteering@pspasssociation.org.uk Please note that the subject matter of this meeting will include sensitive topics and may not be suitable for everyone.
Men’s Carers Support Group
- 21 October, 7pm
- 18 November, 7pm
- 16 December, 7pm
Our Men’s Carers Support Group meets monthly online. If you are a male carer and would like to attend please contact the PSPA helpline to be added to the mailing list.
Day time Carer’s Support Group
We offer one daytime meeting a month, 11am – 1pm which is open to all carers living in the UK. Dates for daytime meetings are
- 06 November – We will be joined by PSPA Trustee Maria Tennant
- 04 December – Wellbeing Over The Holidays
Regional Carer’s Support Group
Region 1 – Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Northumberland, Cumbria, Co Durham, Lancashire, Manchester, North Yorkshire, Tyne & Wear, Merseyside and Isle of Man.
- 04 November – We will be joined by PSPA Trustee, Jon Garrard
- 11 December – Wellbeing Over The Holidays
Region 2 – Staffordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, East and West Sussex.
- 07 November – We will be joined by PSPA Trustee, James Noble
- 09 December – Wellbeing Over The Holidays
Region 3 – Kent, Surrey, London and Essex.
- 06 November – We will be joined by PSPA Chair of the Board of Trustees, Rowena Ironside
- 02 December – Welling Being Over The Holidays
Region 4 – Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, South, West and East Yorkshire.
- 11 November – We will be joined by PSPA Trustee, Dr Boyd Ghosh
- 04 December – Wellbeing Over The Holidays
Join a Carer’s Support Group
A few words from a fellow carer can be a lifeline. So, whether you need to share an experience, ask a question or let off steam join a PSPA Carers Support Group by contacting volunteering@pspassociation.org.uk or 01327 368597.
You can also gain information and tips from fellow carers in our new guide. Download the guide below:
A Carer's Guide to PSP & CBD
