Support groups
Northern Devon
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Bideford, Braunton, Torrington, Barnstaple, Holsworthy, Ilfracombe, South Molton
Learning Disability Support Groups
Northern Devon Family Carers Group
For carers of someone with a learning difficulty
Please contact for time and venue: Ann Deadman 01237 441604
North Devon Forum for Autism Coffee Mornings
A parent/carer led support group, established in 1992 by a group of parents and professionals concerned with children on the spectrum which soon widened to include adults and ADHD.
Every 4th Thursday of the month.
Contact email for information on venue: info@ndautism.co.uk
Groups suitable for all carers
Braunton Carer Support Group
A friendly group that meets regularly to give you the chance to be with people who understand the impacts of caring.
Every third Thursday 10.30-12.30
SQ Bar and Restaurant, 3 Exeter Road, Braunton, EX33
For further information contact us on 03456 434 435 and ask to speak to Carolyn Hill
Halwill Carers Group
A group that meets regularly to give you the chance to be with people who understand the impacts of caring.
Monthly on a Thursday 3-5pm
Halwill Baptist Church Hall
For further information contact Barbara Dolton on 01409 221328
Hatherleigh Carers Group
A group meeting regularly to give you the chance to be with people who understand the impacts of caring.
Hatherleigh Community Centre
For further information contact us on 03456 434 435 and ask to speak to Beverly Dore
Space 4 U
Friendly group of carers only who regularly organise outings.
Every Wednesday 1-3pm
Holy Trinity Church, Barbican Terrace, Barnstaple. EX32 9HQ
For further information contact us on 03456 434 435 and ask for Sarah Milton
Forget-Me-Not Friends Group
Everyone welcome, especially people affected by memory loss.
Holsworthy Memorial Hall.
For further information contact Rebecca Poet on 07572 180100
Mental Health Carers Support Groups
Barnstaple Alex Link Centre Group
A group for carers of someone with a mental health problem
Every Monday 11am-1pm
Alex Link Centre, Alexandra Rd, Barnstaple.
For further information contact us on 03456 434 435 and ask to speak to Carolyn Hill
Dementia Support Groups
Litchdon Focused Carers Group
Carers can come to learn ways to better support their relatives with dementia whilst building resilience with peers who understand.
Third Monday in the month 10.30-12.30pm
Litchdon Medical Centre, Newport Rd, Barnstaple.
For further information contact us on 03456 434 435 and ask to speak to Mary Austin
Barnstaple Memory Café
For carers and their loved ones to have some social space in an understanding environment.
1st Friday in the month 10am-12pm
Barnstaple library. EX31 1EL
For further information contact memory.cafe@northdevoncab.org.uk
Other support groups
Parkinsons UK Torridge Branch Carers Support Group
Support for carers of someone with Parkinsons.
Quarterly meetings on a Wednesday. Please contact for details.
Ethelwynne Brown House, Bideford.
For further information contact Keith Hughes on 01237 475168
East Devon
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Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Cranbrook, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth, Honiton, Exmouth, Woodbury, Seaton
Mid Devon
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Crediton, Cullompton, Tiverton, Hatherleigh, Moretonhampstead, Okehampton, Chagford
South Devon
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Teignmouth, Ashburton, Dawlish, Chudleigh, Buckfastleigh, Newton Abbot, Dartmouth, Kingsteignton, Totnes
West Devon
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Ivybridge, Modbury, South Brent, Tavistock, Wembury, Yelverton, Kingsbridge
