East Midlands Support Groups
We have been informed about the following list of current support groups. Please do ring the named contact if you wish to confirm details including meeting hours. Please note that unless a named Family Rights Group contact is provided, the groups and organisations listed below are run independently of Family Rights Group and we are not responsible for their activities.
Family Rights has published a guide on good practice in setting up local kinship care support groups. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a copy. If you wish to attend a group, rather than set one up, you may still find the guide useful.
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Organisation |
Northants County Council |
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Contact name |
Roisin O'Hare and Rose French |
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Contact Telephone number |
01604 237599 or 07921 404501 |
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Contact email |
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Who is the group for? |
For all family and friends carers, including grandparents who are caring for grandchildren on a full time basis |
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Where does the group meet? |
The Headlands Children’s Centre, Bushland Road, Northampton NN3 2NS.
We meet monthly, alternating between daytime and evening. A crèche is available for pre-school children during daytime meetings (must be booked in advance) |
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Organisation |
Rutland Council |
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Contact name |
Marina Sisask |
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Contact Telephone number |
01780 481127 |
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Who is the group for? |
All family and friends carers including grandparent carers |
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Where does the group meet? |
Oakham, Rutland
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How often does the group meet? |
First Friday in the month 10:30-12:30 |