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Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary<br />
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from<br />
2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac team<br />
for more info on: 0115 883 4733<br />
Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for<br />
people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet<br />
the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help<br />
Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661<br />
Loss of someone to suicide? - a self help support group<br />
for those who have experienced the suicide of a family<br />
member or someone close. For more info call 0115 911 1661<br />
(mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk<br />
Marie Curie Helper service - provided FREE of charge<br />
to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few<br />
hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in<br />
their homes offering tailored companionship & support. To<br />
request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@<br />
mariecurie.org.uk or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper<br />
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -<br />
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for<br />
people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers.<br />
For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/<br />
Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Memory Café - Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, 3rd Thurs<br />
monthly 1pm - 3.30pm. Friendly, informal & welcoming for<br />
anyone with dementia & their carers. For practical info &<br />
emotional support. For more info contact the Alzheimer’s<br />
Society, Castle Heights, 72 Maid Marion Way, NG1 6BJ. Call<br />
0115 934 3800/0115 934 3811 or e: nottsdass@alzheimers.<br />
org.uk. Free service. Free parking & refreshments available.<br />
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in<br />
meeting, the 2nd Wednesday monthly at Brookfields Garden<br />
Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Informal event<br />
with a friendly group of people affected by MS including<br />
carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up<br />
or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582<br />
MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21<br />
Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic<br />
dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular<br />
dystrophy of adult life. Please call or email for more<br />
info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@mdsguk.org.<br />
wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org<br />
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people<br />
with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support,<br />
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,<br />
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more<br />
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.<br />
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help<br />
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For<br />
more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368<br />
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit<br />
service providing high quality affordable counselling for<br />
anyone 16+ in Notts. Accredited services include individual,<br />
couples & employer assistance counselling. For more info:<br />
0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.<br />
org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ.<br />
Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.<br />
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone<br />
affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who<br />
would like to meet with others who have shared similar<br />
experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood<br />
Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115<br />
8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com<br />
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal<br />
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely<br />
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We<br />
also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,<br />
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed<br />
events. For more info or support call 07942 678692.<br />
Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing and<br />
fun. Sponsored by the Royal Concert Hall (where we meet)<br />
& Institute of Mental Health. Every Thurs (term-time) 1pm<br />
-2.30pm. Only £2 (subsidised by sponsors). We welcome all<br />
adults especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir &<br />
singing ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426<br />
or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com<br />
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if<br />
you are affected by prostate cancer and would like to talk<br />
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our<br />
group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7<br />
and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners<br />
always welcome. For further info either ring Self Help UK on<br />
0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk<br />
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who<br />
Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood<br />
Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.<br />
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