Support Groups for Carers:

Support Groups run by the Family Support Workers

Prenton Carers Group

Where?– Prenton Resource Centre, 227 Prenton Hall Rd
When?  - 1st Wednesday of every month 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Who is it for? – Carers who come under the Pensby Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) or Wirral Assertive Outreach Service (WAOS) or carers who work during the day.
What goes on? – mutual self-help support, activities
Who runs it ?– Sue Davies FSW supported by Ann Loftus FSW

Contact details – 0151 608 0422 (Prenton Centre) 0151 648 0748 (Sue Davies Pensby CMHT)

Pensby Carers Drop In

Where?– Pensby Clinic 281 Pensby Road
When?  - 1st Friday of every month
Who is it for? – Carers who come under the Pensby Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
Who runs it ?– Sue Davies CMHT FSW

Contact details – 0151 608 0422 (Sue Davies)

Union Street Carers Group

Where?– Union Street Day Centre, 78 Union Street, Seacombe, Wirral 0151 639 1716
When?  - Last Monday of every month 2.00-4.00 pm
Who is it for? – Carers who come under the Wallasey Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) or Wirral Assertive Outreach Service (WAOS)
What goes on? – mutual self-help, speakers, support, activities, social networking
Who runs it ?– Karen Phenna Wallasey CMHT FSW supported by Ann Loftus FSW (WAOS)

Contact details – 0151 604 7264 (Karen Phenna) 0151 488 7708 (Nicola Wood)

The Stein Centre Drop-in

Where? – The Stein Centre St Catherine’s Hospital, Church Road, Birkenhead
When? – Last Friday in the month 10 am – 12 noon
Who is it for? – Any carer of someone with a mental health problem
What goes on – mutual support, speakers, activities
Who runs it? – Sue Davies FSW, Ann Loftus FSW  and Rod Elton Carers Project Officer

Contact details – 0151 488 7708  (Rod Elton Birkenhead CMHT)

Early Intervention Team Carers Support Group

Where? – The Stein Centre St Catherine’s Hospital, Church Road, Birkenhead
Who is it for? – Carers who come under the Early Intervention Team

Contact details – Early Intervention Team 0151 488 7773 for more information.

Springview Carers Link Drop-in

Where?– Springview Mental Health Unit Clatterbridge 0151 482 7636
When?  - last Wednesday of every month 2.00-4.00 pm
Who is it for? – Carers who have a family member or friend in hospital
What goes on? – advice and guidance
Who runs it ?– Rod Elton supported by Ann Loftus and the Carer Link Staff

Contact details – 0151 488 7708 (Rod Elton Social Worker/Carer Lead)

Support Groups run by Voluntary Agencies

Family Tree Carers Practical Problem Solving Sessions

Where? – Group Room, The Stein Centre St Catherine’s Hospital Birkenhead
When?  - 3rd Wednesday of each month 6.45 – 9 pm (This may occasionally vary, check with the office for exact dates)
Who is it for? – Carers of people with severe mental health problems, usually with symptoms of psychosis
What goes on? – Following requests from carers who have attended previous evening therapy groups these sessions have been re-designed to have a more practical problem solving approach.
Who runs it? – Jan Williams (Occupational Therapist) and  Susan Walshe  (Social Worker)

Contact details – 0151 488 7708 ext 3843

Family Tree also offer other day and evening courses – please contact for up to date details

Support for carers of people with additional problems 

Wirral Alcohol Service Family and Friends Support Service 

Where? – Wirral Alcohol Service, 25 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead
When? – appointments are made at a convenient time for you
Who is it for? – Family and friends of people with alcohol related problems
What goes on? – Support for people whose lives are affected by someone else’s drinking. Confidential discussions on a one-to-one basis.
Who runs it? – Chris Mullins

Contact details – 0151 647 4999

Arch Initiative Relatives Support Group

Where? - Arch Initiatives, 23 Conway Street, Birkenhead
When? – Wednesday at 5.50 pm
Who is it for? – family or carers of people who use drugs or alcohol and are residents of Wirral.
What goes on ?– mutual support from group and group support facilitated by counselor and substance mis-use worker.
Who runs it? – Jane Hunter

Contact details – 0151 647 863

Bebington Carer Support Group

Contact deatils 0151 608 4429

Pensby Carers Support Group

Contact details 0151 648 3683