North West 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.

Organisation	FASawareUK (Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Aware UK)
Contact name	Gloria Armistead
Contact Telephone number	01942 223 780
Contact email	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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.
Where does the group meet?	Wigan
Who runs the group?	FASawareUK, voluntary group. Registered charity 11102118
How often does the group meet?	Every two months (see contact details of group leader)

Organisation	Harbour Project
Contact name	Patricia Boydell
Contact Telephone number	01204 62274
Contact email	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Who is the group for?	Parents, partners, grandparents and anyone concerned about someone with a substance misuse problem
Where does the group meet?	Bolton, Greater Manchester
Who runs the group?	Independently run by members but funded by the local authority Adult Services
How often does the group meet?	Twice monthly with 7 day a week telephone helpline for ongoing support

Organisation	Kinship Carers (PADA)
Contact name	Pauline Thornley
Contact Telephone number	0151 270 2108
Contact email	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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
Where does the group meet?	Liverpool
Who runs the group?	PADA Kinship Carers
How often does the group meet?	Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Organisation	Kinship Carers Group
Contact name	Dee Mc Gregor
Contact Telephone number	01253 651190 or 01253 476484
Contact email	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Who is the group for?	The group is for grandparents or any kin who have permanent care of grandchildren/kin
Where does the group meet?	Blackpool
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
How often does the group meet?	Weekly in term-time

Organisation	Sanctuary Family Support
Contact name	Maddy Vaz/Carol Taylor
Contact Telephone number	0151 753 0747
Contact email	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Who is the group for?	Family and friends carers, including grandparents
Where does the group meet?	At the Credit Union on Lodge Lane, Liverpool.8.
How often does the group meet?	Every Wednesday afternoon at 1.00pm

Organisation	SPROG (Support in Pennine Raising Our Grandchildren)
Contact name	Kelly Murch
Contact Telephone number	07516 976 376
Contact email/website	Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.sprog.talktalk.net
Who is the group for?	Grandparents who are in the process of applying for a residence order or special guardianship order for their grandchildren
Where does the group meet?	Blackburn
Who runs the group?	Run independently by its members
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.

Organisation	Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact name	Ann Clarkson
Contact Telephone number	0151 604 3655
Contact email	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Who is the group for?	Grandparents who are bringing up their Grandchildren
Where does the group meet?	Groups are held in Birkenhead, Bromborough and Seacombe
Who runs the group?	Wirral Children and Young Peoples Dept. and is affiliated to the Grandparents Association
How often does the group meet?	Monthly

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