NG8 July/August 2020

Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from
2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton
and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on:
0115 883 4733
Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for
people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet
the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help
Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661
Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help
support group for those who have experienced the suicide of
a family member or someone close. For more info call 0115
911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk
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.
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 companionship and support
tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304
8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.
mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information.
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in
meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre,
Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet at rear of cafe.
An 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 info: 0115 966 3582
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for
people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers.
For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/
Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@
gmail.com
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone
effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy. Meet with
other women & men who have shared similar experiences.
Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist
Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 /
07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf
social group every Mon: 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes
on Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/
hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 0516,
text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk
Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for
anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers,
carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Mon: 6.30pm
- 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students
Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@
firststepsed.co.uk
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit
service providing high quality affordable counselling
for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area.
Accredited services include individual, couples & employer
assistance counselling. To find out more call 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 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). Highly
professional Choir Leader, Abi Moore. 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 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 07942 678692.
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For
more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368
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 Thurs every other month. Partners
always welcome. For further details please contact Self Help
UK on 0115 911 1661
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