NG14 March/April 2022

Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy &
Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a
self help group for people with these medical conditions. For
more info visit: www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk
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 Miscarriage Support - for anyone
affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who
would like to meet with other women & men with 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 Counselling Service - not-for-profit
service providing high quality affordable counselling for
ages 16 & over in Notts. Accredited services inc.individual,
couples & employer assistance counselling. For more info
call 0115 950 1743 or e: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.
org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ.
Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group
- for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our
aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with
buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. Email:
overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on
01636 812399
Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support
group, meet 3rd Wed monthly (except Jan & June) at St
Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE).
Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. We
hope to offer something for everyone! To find out more email:
puk.nottingham@gmail.com or call 07436 905529
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support
Group - offers help & support if you have been diagnosed
with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first
Tues monthly - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3
3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com
Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport
Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys
for appointments & social activities, for people who find it
difficult to use public transport, taxis & with no access to a
car. Volunteer drivers always needed. For more info call 0115
969 9060 or email: transport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk
Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of
the slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about
mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at
10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Katie on 07539 005781.
Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling,
relationship counselling, sex therapy and young people’s
counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel:
0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control
over their drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led
meetings held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat
mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For
meeting details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness & tackles
disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should
not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT
it to the police on 101.
West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis
- monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We
support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting
& informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise
day trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please
contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@gmail.
com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257
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