Support Groups in North West
FASawareUK
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Organisation |
FASawareUK |
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Contact name |
Gloria Armistead |
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Contact Telephone |
01942 223 780 |
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Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
Our support group was created to support grandparents, parents/carers who need help and support raising children with foetal alcohol syndrome. The members are non-judgmental. Our aims are to supoprt, share information and coping strategies, with the focus on friendly people who understand. |
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Where does the group meet? |
Wigan |
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Who runs the group? |
FASawareUK, voluntary group registered charity 11102118 |
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How often does the group meet? |
Every two months |
Harbour Project
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Organisation |
Harbour Project
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Contact name |
Patricia Boydell
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Contact Telephone |
01204 62274
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Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
Parents, partners, grandparents and anyone concerned about someone with a substance misuse problem
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Where does the group |
Bolton, Greater Manchester
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Who runs the group? |
Independently run by members but funded by the local authority Adult Services
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How often does the group meet? |
Twice monthly with 7 day a week telephone helpline for ongoing support |
Kinship Carers (PADA)
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Organisation |
Kinship Carers (PADA) |
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Contact name |
Pauline Thornley |
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Contact Telephone |
0151 270 2108 |
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Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
Family and friends carers - supporting grandparents/relatives who are bringing up a child/ren due to their parental substance misuse, also offering support for young people |
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Where does the group |
Liverpool |
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Who runs the group? |
PADA Kinship Carers |
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How often does the group meet? |
Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm |
Kinship Carers Group
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Organisation |
Kinship Carers Group |
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Contact name |
Dee Mc Gregor |
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Contact Telephone |
01253 651190 or 01253 476484 |
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Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
The group is for grandparents or any kin who have permanent care of grandchildren/kin |
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Where does the group |
Blackpool |
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Who runs the group? |
Health Visitor employed by NHS and linked to the Local Children’s Centre network with support from Children’s Social Care |
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How often does the group |
Weekly in term-time |
Sanctuary Family Support
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Organisation |
Sanctuary Family Support |
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Contact name |
Maddy Vaz/Carol Taylor |
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Contact Telephone |
0151 753 0747 |
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Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
Family and friends carers, including grandparents |
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Where does the group |
At the Credit Union on Lodge Lane, Liverpool.8. |
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How often does the group |
Every Wednesday afternoon at 1.00pm |
SPROG (Support in Pennine Raising Our Grandchildren)
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Organisation |
SPROG (Support in Pennine Raising Our Grandchildren) |
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Contact name |
Kelly Murch |
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Contact Telephone |
07516 976 376 |
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Contact email/website |
Email:
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Who is the group for? |
Grandparents who are in the process of applying for a residence order or special guardianship order for their grandchildren |
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Where does the group |
Blackburn |
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Who runs the group? |
Run independently by its members |
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How often does the group meet? |
Once a month for members and once a month an outing for the grandchildren, as well as day-to-day network of support if someone needs it, via a visit, phone call, email or text. |
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
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Organisation |
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council |
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Contact name |
Ann Clarkson |
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Contact Telephone |
0151 604 3655 |
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Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
Grandparents who are bringing up their Grandchildren |
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Where does the group |
Groups are held in Birkenhead, Bromborough and Seacombe |
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Who runs the group? |
Wirral Children and Young Peoples Dept. and is affiliated to the Grandparents Association |
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How often does the group |
Monthly |
