Grandparents As Parents

London based support groups for grandparent carers

Below are some London based support groups – aimed at families affected by someone else’s substance misuse - which we know about. Please get in touch with project coordinator, Vicky Brooks, if you would like to be added to our list or if you know of a service that you think should be added to the list. We are keen to discover new support groups in London.

Brixton
Families Affected By Addiction - Lambeth Family Engagement Service, Blenheim CDP
Contact name: Anna Hamilton
Contact telephone: 07983 96 61 60
Contact email: click here
Contact address: Stockwell Resource Centre, 1 Studley Road, London, Lambeth, SW4 6RA
Where does the group meet: Find them here
When does the group meet: Every Wednesday between 1:30 and 3:30pm.

A weekly support group for Lambeth family members/significant others, over the age of 18, affected by someone else’s addiction. The group is open for family members to attend for information and advice within a supportive and relaxed environment.

Bromley

Grandparents Association support group

Contact name: Diana Leary

Contact telephone: 0207 485 2901

Contact email: Bromley.supportgroup@grandparents-association.org.uk or diana.leary@grandparents-association.org.uk

Where does the group meet: The Shortlands Room, Bromley Parish Church,
Church Road, Bromley BR2 0EG
When does the group meet: from 2pm – 4pm, every first Sunday of the month.

Camden


Camden Carer Centre support group

Contact telephone: 020 7 387 4979

Contact address: Camden Carer Centre, 5 Crowndale Road, Camden
London, NW1 1TV

CASA Families, Partners and Friends Service

Contact telephone: 020 7428 5954
Contact email: fpf.service@casa.org.uk
Contact address: Families, Partners and Friends Service, 75 Fortess Road, London, NW5 1AG
Website details: www.casa.org.uk

Edmonton

Special Grandparents United
Contact name: Natalie
Contact telephone: 0208 8076424

Greenwich
Greenwich Family Support

Run by Adfam
Contact telephone: 020 7553 7641

Contact email: click here
Where does the group meet: Find them here.
When does the group meet: Meetings on Monday evenings from 6-8pm.
Who is the group for: Open to participants aged 18+ who live in the Borough of Greenwich, or have a significant relationship with a scam or alcohol user who is in treatment or prison in the Borough.

Hillingdon
Hillingdon Action Group for Addiction Management
Family and friends support group.
Contact telephone: 01895 207 788
This facilitated peer support group provides individuals who are affected by someone else’s use of scam or alcohol with an opportunity to receive support from specialist counsellors and individuals who have been in similar situations as themselves.
When does the group meet: Mondays from 7-8:30pm.

Islington
Family Action
Contact name: Elaine Sheppard
Contact telephone: 020 7272 6933
Contact email: Elaine.sheppard@family-action.org.uk
Who is the group for: All family and friends carers, including grandparent carers, living in Islington
Where does the group meet: Islington (for details contact Elaine)
Who runs the group: Run by members with support from Family Action, Islington
How often does the group meet? Fortnightly

Stratford
Newham Community scam Team (NCDT)
Contact telephone: 0208 536 2121
Contact address: Vicarage Lane Health Centre, Stratford, E15.
Who is the group for: Family members of friends - affected by scam - who need some support.

Queen’s Park, W10
Grandparents Association support group
Contact name: Mavis
Contact telephone: 01279 428040
Contact email: W10Carers.supportgroup@grandparents-association.org.uk
Where does the group meet: Trinity A.M.E.Z. church, Gospatrick Rd, London, N17
Or contact Diana Leary – London regional development officer by email at Diana.leary@grandparents-association.org.uk
Who is the group for: full and part-time carers
Where does the group meet: The Hall, Beethoven community centre, Third Avenue, London. W10 4JL
When does the group meet: First Wednesday of the month, 4:30-5:45pm
Public transport: Tube: Queens Park Station.
Bus: 6, 187, 316, 18, 36.

Wandsworth
Family  Plus Team Wandsworth
Contact name: Vicki Crawford / Roberta Onye
Contact telephone: 0208 871 6424
Contact email: vcrawford@wandsworth.gov.uk and ronye@wandsworth.gov.uk
Who is the group for: Family and friends carers and their support carers
Where does the group meet: Tooting Bec, London
When does the group meet: Every 8 weeks
Who runs the group: Family Plus Team, Wandsworth Specialist Services
Website details: http://www.frg.org.uk/support_groups_fo … arers.html
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/700/y … services/5