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Activities with Carers' Trust Heart of England 2026

Carers' book club

Join us at our new carers book club, which provides an enjoyable and inclusive way to connect with like-minded readers, explore new books and engage in meaningful discussions. (Usually the second Tuesday of the Month) 

• Tuesday 8 December - 11am to 12.30pm

Mental health care and share 

This is a group aimed at those who care for others with mental health struggles. It offers a chance to talk to like-minded carers and our team in a safe environment. All carers have the opportunity to speak, and coffee and tea is provided! (First Tuesday of the Month)

• Tuesday 1 December - 10.30am to 12.30pm

Beyond Limits carers' group 

Supporting those who care for adults with learning disabilities, to enable them to talk with other carers and have a safe space to discuss any ideas or concerns that they may have. It also enables us to share ideas to widen the support network for carers and to source other support platforms. (Second Tuesday of the month)

• Tuesday 8 December - 1pm to 2.30pm

UHCW carers' coffee morning

Take a break and join us at UHCW in the Faith Centre for a warm and welcoming carers' coffee morning. Meet others, share experiences and enjoy refreshments. (Second Thursday of the month)

• Thursday 12 November - 9am to 1pm
• Thursday 10 December- 9am to 1pm

Social group 

Join us in a different social setting around Coventry on the first Thursday of each month, for a chat and a cuppa!
We visit venues that are near a bus route, and we meet up and explore the venue so that Carers can go back themselves in their own time as well if they want to, then we finish up with a cuppa and a chat.
Whether you come for the local interest, the social connection, or simply to have a short while away from your caring role in a ‘no pressure’ group, you are welcome. (Usually the first Thursday of the month)

• Thursday 3 December - 12.30pm to 2pm

Working carers' group 

Our working carers group is a supportive and confidential space for those balancing work and caring. We meet once a month to offer peer support, practical advice and emotional encouragement. Join us to share your experiences, access resources, and connect with others who truly understand the challenges of juggling work and care. (First Thursday of the month) 9 -10 Rowan House, Westwood Way, CV4 8HS

• Thursday 3 December - 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Working carers' group - virtual session via Zoom

Our working carers' group is a supportive and confidential space for those balancing work and caring.  Join us on Zoom to share your experiences, access resources, and connect with others who truly understand the challenges of juggling work and care.

• Wednesday 25 November  - 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Walking group 

A lovely outdoor walk where you can stretch your legs, meet our team and get to know fellow carers. We meet once a month and visit different parks and open spaces across Coventry. 

• Wednesday 25 November 12-1pm (Coventry Canal Basin)
• Tuesday 22 December 1- 2pm

Flower arranging 

Join us in making a lovely flower arrangement to take home.

Please contact the team for further dates and times.

Milan group 

South Asian carers group. A fun session where you can get to know other carers in a fun environment from similar backgrounds. (Fourth Thursday of the Month)

• Thursday 26 November - 10.30am to midday

Carers' cuppa and chat

Connect with our wellbeing advisors for advice, information and support - for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers. "You care for them, we care for you". Join us on Ward 40, Forget-Me-Not Lounge, University Hospital, CV2 2DX

Please contact the team for further dates and times.

Grief, loss and change with Dr Liz Sparks

In these sessions Dr Liz Sparkes will guide you using compassion and meditation, to support you to move through periods of grief, loss and change. (Venue to be confirmed)

Please contact the team for further dates and times.

Neurological Group

Do you care for someone who is living with a neurological diagnosis such as MS, MND or Alzheimer's?  Join our friendly, peer to peer support group to meet, talk and share your experiences with other carers. Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry CV1 1FY (Third Wednesday of the month)

• Wednesday 18 November - 1pm to 3pm

Energy Support Session

A session supporting carers with practical advice on energy use and managing energy-related costs. Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub, Everdon Road, Coventry CV6 4DT 

Please contact the team for further dates and times.

Planning for the future with Silvertime Legal  

Join Silvertime Legal for an informative session on Wills and Trusts, managing Care Fees and Inheritance Tax, and the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney. 9 -10 Rowan House, Westwood Way, CV4 8HS

• Thursday 26 November - 11am to midday

Direct Payments: Employing your own carer

An information session explaining how direct payments can be used to employ a personal assistant or carer. 9 -10 Rowan House, Westwood Way, CV4 8HS

• Thursday 26 November - 1pm to 2pm

Carers Rights Day

A dedicated awareness day providing information, advice and support around carers' rights. 

Drop in to our office for a cuppa and a chat this Carers Rights Day. Find out about your rights as an unpaid carer, explore available support and speak to our team. 9 - 10 Rowan House, Westwood Way, CV4 8HS

• Thursday 19 November - 10am to 2pm

To attend any of the sessions, it is important that you are registered with Carers' Trust Heart of England.

Please have a look at which activities you would like to attend and register your interest by emailing the team [mailto:carergroups@carerstrusthofe.org.uk] or giving them a call on 024 7663 2972 (option 1).

Most of our groups are based in Coventry City Centre and location will be confirmed upon booking.

Drop-in with Carers' Trust Heart of England

Henley Green Grub Hub

Henley Green Community Centre, Coventry CV2 1HQ

• Wednesday 18 November - 10am to midday

Canley Social Supermarket

Canley Community Centre was re-launched in 2015 with the aim of being a valued resource for the people of Canley and the wider community and it has the uplifting aspirational motto of - ‘Never say you can’t! You can in Canley’.
Carers Trust Heart of England joins the Social Supermarket and offers Drop-in Carer advice.

Canley Community Centre, Coventry CV4 8FT

Please contact the office for further dates and times

Caludon Centre

A space for carers to pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer. 

Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2TE

Please contact the office for further dates and times

Central Library

A 2-hour session where people can come by and ask for general and specific advice, arrange carers assessments and have the chance for a chat face to face. (Second Wednesday of the month)

Smithford Way, Coventry CV1 1FY

• Wednesday 11 November - 10:30am to midday 
• Wednesday 9 December - 10:30am to midday 

Springfield Medical Practice

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer.

Bennetts Road, Coventry CV6 5BG

Please contact the office for further dates and times

Broad Street Meeting Hall

126 Broad Street, Coventry CV6 5BG (fourth Monday of the month)

• Monday 23 November - 9:30am to 11:30am

Willenhall Primary Care Centre

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer.

Remembrance Road, Coventry CV3 3DG  

• Friday 27 November - 10am to midday

Forum Health Centre

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer.

1A Farren Road, Coventry CV2 5EP

• Wednesday 11 November - 10am to midday

Balliol Road Surgery

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer.

1 Balliol Road, Coventry CV2 3DR

Please contact the office for further dates and times  

Clay Lane Medical Centre

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer.

5 Clay Lane, Coventry CV2 4LJ

• Friday 27 November - 2pm to 4pm

Kenyon Medical Centre

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer. Chace Avenue Coventry CV3 3AD

Please contact the office for further dates and times

Carer Money Matters

Join us and chat to our advisors who can provide tailored advice on how you may be able to save money, including advice on energy tariffs, saving water and financial entitlements. (Last Thursday of the month)

Pathways Family Hub, Lawrence Saunders Road, Coventry CV6 1HD

Please contact the office for further dates and times

Carers' drop-in clinic at the Dementia Hub

Drop-in advice and listening clinic, held monthly at the Dementia Hub for all carers not just those caring for a loved one with a Dementia diagnosis.
Based in the ‘Forget-Me-Not Café’ at the hub – a lovely Dementia Friendly café and social space – drop by and speak to Carers Trust Heart of England Staff on the first Wednesday of the month, any time between 10:30am – 12.30pm. (First Wednesday of the Month)

Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub, Everdon Road, Holbrooks, Coventry CV6 4FB

• Wednesday 2 December - 10:30am to 12:30pm

Coundon Library

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer. (Third Tuesday of the month) 

82 Moseley Avenue, Coventry CV6 1AB

• Tuesday 17 November - 2pm to 3pm
• Tuesday 15 December - 2pm to 3pm

Canley Library

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer. (Fourth Monday of the month) 

Prior Deram Walk, Coventry CV4 8FT

• Monday 23 November - midday to 1pm

Allesley Park Library

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer. (Fourth Monday of the month)

Whitaker Road, Coventry CV5 9JE

• Monday 23 November - 2pm to 3pm

Tile Hill Library

Carers can pop in and have a chat about their caring role and the services we offer. (Last Tuesday of the month) 

Jardine Crescent, Coventry CV4 9PL

• Tuesday 24 November - 2pm to 3pm

Carers' hospital drop-in

Come along and meet our advisors to see what support is available to help you in your caring role.

PALS office, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DX (every Tuesday)

• Tuesday 17 November - 3pm to 5pm
• Tuesday 24 November - 3pm to 5pm
• Tuesday 1 December - 3pm to 5pm
• Tuesday 8 December - 3pm to 5pm
• Tuesday 15 December- 3pm to 5pm 
• Tuesday 22 December- 3pm to 5pm 

Carers' hospital drop-in

Come along and meet our advisors to see what support is available to help you in your caring role.

PALS office, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DX (every Thursday) 

• Thursday 12 November - 10am to midday
• Thursday 19 November - 10am to midday
• Thursday 26 November - 10am to midday
• Thursday 3 December - 10am to midday
• Thursday 10 December - 10am to midday
• Thursday 17 December - 10am to midday

Caring across cultures

A friendly Creative Arts Group for Carers where they can relax and express themselves through art

Foleshill Library, Broad Street, Coventry CV6 5BG

• Tuesday 24 November - 2pm to 4pm

UHCW Outpatients

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DXV

• Thursday 20 November - midday to 2pm 

UHCW Wisdem Centre 

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DXV

• Tuesday 24 November - 2pm to 3pm

If you would like to find out more about any of the drop-ins, you can, by emailing the team [mailto:carergroups@carerstrusthofe.org.uk] or giving them a call on 024 7663 2972 (option 1).

Training Sessions with Carers Trust Heart of England 2026

Group training sessions

Group sessions covering topics such as:

• Dementia awareness
• Carers rights
• Self-care and wellbeing
• Digital skills and technology support

One - to - One support in the home

Practical, personalised training delivered by the Regulated Care Team, alongside equipment delivery and training from our Occupational Therapy Assistant. 

Moving and Handling training

Practical training at the Opal Centre to help carers safely support moving and handling, focusing on safe techniques to reduce risk of injury.

Access to e-learning

Care skills online training units covering topics such as:

• Fire safety
• Dementia awareness 
• First aid

Carer Money Matters training 

Financial wellbeing sessions delivered by our Carers Energy Support Advisor

• Energy Saving Trust e-learning modules [https://energysavingtrust.reach360.com/register/3fc1877a-aef5-48c8-b0fe-97fc3138a951]

Additional training opportunities

• Coventry and Warwickshire Mind [https://cwwmind.org.uk/coventry-2/]
• Recovery and Wellbeing Academy [https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/courses]
• Carers Trust National [https://carers.org/studying-and-training/free-online-courses-for-carers]

Please have a look at which activities you would like to attend and register your interest by emailing the team [mailto:carergroups@carerstrusthofe.org.uk] or giving them a call on 024 7663 2972 (option 1).

Alzheimer's Society support groups

Do you care for someone with dementia?

Our peer support group offers a safe place to talk about how dementia affects your life. You will also receive helpful information to take away with you.  

St Barbara's Church Hall, 22 Rochester Road, Coventry CV5 6AG (Car park at rear of church and refreshments are available) 

• Thursday 3 September - 11:45am to 12:45pm
• Thursday 1 October - 11:45am to 12:45pm
• Thursday 5 November - 11:45am to 12:45pm
• Thursday 3 December - 11:45am to 12:45pm

Please contact your local office before attending on 024 7665 2602 or drop them an email [mailto:coventry@alzheimers.org.uk]

Carer information sessions

Are you a carer supporting someone with a diagnosis of dementia or concerned about someone's memory? The key benefits of the information sessions: 

• Enabling carers to have increased knowledge of dementia
• Providing carers with practical information that they can use in coping with living with dementia day to day
• Help carers to feel better informed and less isolated
• Empowering carers to access support services and financial benefits and entitlements 
• Enabling carers to plan with and for the person they care for, now and in the future

We will be delivering the carer information sessions at the St Barbara's Church, 22 Rochester Road, Coventry CV5 6AG (car park at rear).

Refreshments included.

Please contact your local office for more information and/or to book a place call 024 7665 2602 or send them an email [mailto:coventry@alzheimers.org.uk]. 

Groups and activities in the community

Carers Trust Heart of England [https://www.carerstrusthofe.org.uk/groups-and-activities/]

We know how challenging caring can be and with that in mind, our group sessions are designed to help provide you with some much-needed respite and support.

Young Carers [https://www.carerstrusthofe.org.uk/young-carers/activities/]

Activities are a chance for Young Carers to have some respite and have a chance to make new friends and have fun. Our activities take place across the city meaning we're never too far away from you! Groups take place each and every week. 

Alzheimer’s Society [https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/find-support-near-you]

We offer a range of different groups and activities across the city to support those with a diagnosis of dementia and for those caring for a loved one.

Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub [https://www.facebook.com/coventrydementiapartnershiphub/]

The Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub is an initiative to provide more comprehensive support to people living well with dementia and their carers.

The hub offers a range of different activities, information and advice sessions, traditional day services and outreach along with a Dementia Friendly Café and social space.

The Recovery and Wellbeing Academy [https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/Enrolment]

The Academy offers a wide range of courses and workshops designed to empower your mental health and wellbeing, provided by a number of Partner organisations working together. Courses are delivered face to face and via online group sessions. All Academy courses and workshops are completely free of charge and open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Coventry and Warwickshire who wants to better manage or understand their mental health and wellbeing. Friends, family, staff, and carers are encouraged to attend as we strongly believe in learning together to get the most out of the courses on offer.

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service SEND(IASS) [https://www.covsendiass.co.uk/events]

Throughout the year, SEND IASS invite parent/carers to join us for sessions aimed at improving knowledge and understanding around different areas of Special Educational Needs and disabilities, and supporting their children and young people.

These sessions are free but normally need to be booked in advance. 

Adult Social Care – Stakeholders Group [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/health-social-care-say-getting-involved/getting-involved-adult-social-care/3]

Adult Social Care meet every other month to discuss developments in Adult Social Care; this is an opportunity for people to help develop services and processes within Adult Social Care.

If you would like to attend please email the team [mailto:getinvolvedasc@coventry.gov.uk]

It is an important part of our work to make sure we engage with carers and that you have the opportunity to meet other carers and hear about important topics and developments affecting carers and the people they support.

If you are interested in developments in Adult Social Care, want to contribute and have your say then the Getting Involved in Adult Social Care Brochure [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/28046/get_involved_in_improving_adult_social_care] will tell you how you can get involved.

Adult Social Care – Community Directory [https://cid.coventry.gov.uk/kb5/coventry/directory/adult.page?adultchannel=0]

There are multiple groups running across the city to support carers and the person they are caring for. The Adult Social Care - Community Directory is regularly updated with groups running across Coventry.