Support Groups
We run various support groups around Derby adn Derbyshire to help support families, children and young people.
Why come to a support group?
- Enjoy the opportunity to socialise
- Relieve stress
- Share issues/ideas to help pinpoint action plans
- Don’t feel alone any more.
- Discover ways Umbrella can help
- Meet other parents/carers in similar situations
- Hear what others have to say
- Learn new information
- Share emotions safely
- Form new friendships
Our Support Groups
We run a variety of support groups for families, children, and young people.
Our Parent and Carer Support Group is open to all – you’re welcome to simply come along, no booking needed.
Our Boys Group and Girls Group require booking in advance to help us plan activities and ensure everyone gets the most out of the sessions.
Our Evening Carers Group takes place off-site at different local venues to make it easier for carers to join in a relaxed and social setting.
Information about all upcoming groups, including dates and venues, is shared a month in advance.
Parent and Girls group
One Friday of each month
Annie’s Place, 8 Bedford Close, Derby DE22 8HQ
Parent and Boys Group
One Friday of each Month
Annie’s Place, 8 Bedford Close, Derby DE22 8HQ
Derby City Group
1st Wednesday of the month
10:00am-12:00pm
Annie’s Place, 8 Bedford Close, Derby
DE22 8HQ
Normanton Group
3rd Wednesday of the month
11:00am – 12:00pm
Ikhlas Community Centre, 127-129 Clarence Rd, Derby
DE23 6LS
Kirk Hallam
2nd Tuesday of the month
11:00am – 1:00pm
Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kenilworth Drive, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston DE7 4EX
Erewash Group
4th Thursday of the Month
10:00am-12:00pm
Long Eaton Family Support Centre, Lime Terrace, Long Eaton, NG10 4LF
Amber Valley Group
2nd Thursday of the Month
10:00am-12:00pm
St Margaret Clitherow, Hall Farm Road, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4FS
Evening Carers Group
Once a month
7:00pm-8:30pm
Various locations and activities
Contact Our Family Services Team
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