Carer Support Groups

Rethink Mental Illness have a Carer Support Group every 2nd Thursday of the month at the


Folkestone Mind Resource Centre
7pm - 9pm

All carers are welcome. The aim of the Support meetings is to facilitate networking of Carers in the area to encourage mutual support. Carers meet up in an informal environment and the group gives them the chance to discuss their roles and experiences within their Carer role. The Carer Groups are an effective tool in preventing isolation and promoting social inclusion.

Carer Groups provide support via publications, personal experiences and, on occasions, speakers are invited to attend to discuss a variety of areas that you may find useful within your caring role. The Carer Groups have proved to be highly effective and feedback has been very positive.

News from Shepway Open Forum

We had a third successful open forum meeting with the Community Mental Health Team for Shepway and Ashford. It took place at the Salvation Army building in Folkestone on 28th September and was well attended. The focus was on 'Recovery' but unfortunately the Chair Person (Howard Roles, Recovery Service Line Manager) was unable to attend at the last minute so Angela took over the job of chair.

We would like to say thank-you to our Local Mind, Aspirations, Nick Dent (PALS Manager) and Chris Watson, for their presentations and all those who attended the meeting. Also the CMHT for working in partnership with our forum on this event. When we have the next meeting (either in Folkestone or Ashford) it would be useful if staff members could encourage more Service Users to attend.

World Mental Health Week Lunch
Members of the Forum will be meeting up at the Skuba Bar (opposite the Leas Cliff Hall) in Folkestone on Wednesday 12th October at 1pm to celebrate World Mental Health Week so if you feel like joining us give us a call on 01303 850856.