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.
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Organisation |
FASawareUK |
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Contact name |
Gloria Armistead |
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Contact Telephone number |
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 (see contact details of group leader) |
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Organisation |
Harbour Project
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Contact name |
Patricia Boydell
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Contact Telephone number |
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 meet? |
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 |
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Organisation |
Kinship Carers |
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Contact name |
Pauline Thornley |
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Contact Telephone number |
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 meet? |
Liverpool
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Who runs the group? |
Kinship Carers |
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How often does the group meet? |
Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm |
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Organisation |
Sanctuary Family Support |
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Contact name |
Maddy Vaz |
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Contact Telephone number |
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 meet? |
322 - 326 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool L8 7QL |
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How often does the group meet? |
Tuesday am |
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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 number |
07516 976 376 |
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Contact email/website |
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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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 meet? |
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. |
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Organisation |
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council |
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Contact name |
Ann Clarkson |
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Contact Telephone number |
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 meet? |
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 meet? |
Monthly |