Come and meet other people who care for their family or friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences.

Coffee and tea is kindly supplied by the venue.

4th Wednesday of the month, 2pm – 3:30pm at The Bridge Bakery & Canteen, Westover Trading Estate, Langport, TA10 9RB.

Come and meet other people who care for their family or friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences.

There is no cost, but a donation to the church for refreshments is welcome.

3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:15am – 12:30pm at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Hele Lane, South Petherton, TA13 5DQ.

For more information, contact Cath on 07951944420.

If you’re a Carer in the South West, you can sign up to the HOPE for Carers programme – a free 6 week online course. Life as a carer can be challenging, by joining our HOPE programme you can meet others in the same situation, improve your confidence, feel more in control and explore any worries you may have.

You can complete the course at your own pace, with support from trained facilitators.

The next course starts on 17 May and you can sign up today! 

Come and meet other people who care for their family or friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences.

The group is free to attend but you will be required to purchase your own refreshments.

1^st Thursday of the month, 12pm – 2pm at The Nags Head, East Street, Martock, TA12 6NF.

Come and meet other people who care for their family or friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences and enjoy a gentle activity with the person you care for.

1st Wednesday of the month, 11am – 12:30pm at the Keinton Mandeville Village Hall, Chistles Lane, Somerton, TA11 6ES.

Come and meet other people who care for their family and friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences.

There is no cost but a small donation for refreshments is welcome.

1st Thursday of the month, 10:30am – 12:00pm, The Shambles, Market House, Market Place, BA7 7AH.

Come and meet other people who care for their family or friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences.

2nd Tuesday of the month, 2pm – 3:30-pm at The River Cale Cafe, The Recreation Ground, Cemetary Lane, Wincanton, BA9 9ED.

Come and meet other people who care for their family or friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences.

There is no cost but a small donation towards refreshments is welcome.

2nd Monday of the month, 10:30am – 12:30pm at The English Martyrs Church Hall, 2 East Street, Chard, TA20 1EP.

Come and meet other people who care for their family or friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences.

3rd Thursday of the month, 1pm – 2:30pm at the Monks Yard Cafe (upstairs), Horton Cross, Ilminster TA19 9PY.

The Filo Project is an award winning not-for-profit social enterprise offering high quality small group day care for older people who are socially isolated and are experiencing symptoms associated with early to moderate dementia.

Transport is included in the service meaning we can support even the most geographically isolated. The intimate environment is key, no client is overwhelmed by a large group. We liken the day with the Filo Project to spending a ‘day with friends’.

Come and meet other people who care for their family or friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences while the person you care for enjoys a gentle activity with a qualified instructor.

The groups are free to attend although you will be required to purchase your own refreshments.

3rd Thursday of the month, 2pm – 3:30pm in the Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA.

This group meets on the 2nd Monday of every month.  10.30am Registration and coffee, 11am main business, 1pm lunch and chat. Venue: The Old Barn Club, Old Barn Way, Yeovil, BA20 2NX. Contact Malcolm Campbell for more information.

If you or someone you care about has had a stroke, our Somerset based service can provide practical advice, essential information and emotional support. The service is free to people of any age recovering from stroke, their carers and family members. Either you or your carer, health or social care workers or GP can refer you to the service. We visit people wherever they may be such as their own home, hospitals or care homes.

If you regularly look after someone in a caring capacity, the Somerset Carers Service can support you with advice and guidance. Caring for another person is very rewarding, but can be overwhelming and lonely at times.

Somerset Carers Service can help link to you groups & events in your area, to find facts and information that will help the person you are caring for with their particular needs.

You will find specific support for your unique situation; and our Carers Agents are on hand to help and guide you. If you can’t find what you are looking for, contact us via our Live Chat, Advice Line or Text service.

Come and meet other people who care for their family or friends in an informal, unpaid capacity. There are regular speakers each meeting, plus a chance to ask your questions and support others by sharing your experiences while the person you care for enjoys a gentle, seated Bowls session with qualified instructors and volunteers.

2nd Tuesday of the month from 11am – 12.30pm at the Westlands Entertainment Venue, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD.

Somerset County Council have now replaced the Somerset Micro-provider Directory with a new care brokerage or matching tool. This ‘Find a Micro-provider’ will help families and professionals connect directly with Micro-providers who have capacity to support. To use this tool please click the link below:

Somerset Partnership offer support groups for those caring for people with mental health problems.

A group for carers of people with eating disorders: Meeting the first Monday of the month from 7pm – 9pm at Holly Court in Yeovil.

Mental Health Carers Group: Last Thursday of every month, 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Penn House.

Re-opening Jan 2022; Carers and relatives welcome too at Village Hall Curry Rivel; Call Adrienne 01458 252710 for more details.

Jointly is an app that makes caring for someone a little easier, less stressful and a lot more organised by making communication and coordination between those who share the care as easy as a text message. It can be accessed by laptop, smart phone or desktop computer.

with specialist dementia wings for long term residency or respite care.