NG2 December/January 2020

Marie Curie Helper service - provided FREE of charge
to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few
hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in
their homes offering tailored companionship & support. To
request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@
mariecurie.org.uk or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s
self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run
weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Contact
Richard: 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com
Memory Café - held at Lutterell Hall, Church Drive on
the 3rd Thurs monthly 1pm - 3.30pm. Friendly, informal &
welcoming for anyone with dementia & their carers. For
practical info & emotional support. For more info contact the
Alzheimer’s Society, Castle Heights, 72 Maid Marion Way,
NG1 6BJ. Call 0115 934 3800 or 0115 934 3811 or email:
nottsdass@alzheimers.org.uk. Free service. Free parking &
refreshments are available.
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in
meeting, the 2nd Wednesday monthly at Brookfields Garden
Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Informal event
with a friendly group of people affected by MS including
carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up
or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582
MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21
Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic
dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular
dystrophy of adult life. Please call or email for more
info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@mdsguk.org.
wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people
with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support,
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.
Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a
brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism?
Would you like to meet others with similar experiences?
Come along to our support group & gain information &
support as a sibling. To register visit www.sibs.org.uk
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For
more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit
service providing high quality affordable counselling for
anyone 16+ in Notts. Accredited services include individual,
couples & employer assistance counselling. For more info:
0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.
org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ.
Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.
Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for
anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers,
carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday
from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent
Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or
maisie@firststepsed.co.uk
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone
affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who
would like to meet with others who have shared similar
experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood
Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115
8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We
also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed
events. For more info or support call 07459 649734.
Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing and
fun. Sponsored by the Royal Concert Hall (where we meet)
& Institute of Mental Health. Every Thurs (term-time) 1pm
-2.30pm. Only £2 (subsidised by sponsors). We welcome all
adults especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir &
singing ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426
or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if
you are affected by prostate cancer and would like to talk
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our
group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7
and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners
always welcome. For further info either ring Self Help UK on
0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who
Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood
Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.
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