Caregiver Support Group

Since 2023, St Elizabeth Hospice has been running support groups for caregivers.

Our sessions provide a safe space for caregivers to connect with others caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness.

Book Caregiver Support Group

What is on offer?

Led by St Elizabeth Hospice’s counsellors and the emotional wellbeing team, you will be able to connect with others in similar circumstances, share personal experiences and support each other.

The group aims to:

Create a space for self-compassion
Helps you learn new ways of coping through mindfulness and body awareness
Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
Increases feelings of empowerment
Provides you with the opportunity to express your feelings around your unique experience
Helps you communicate better with your loved ones
Bring awareness of what is true for you in the present moment

What can I expect?

Sessions cover 6 weeks

Different topics are covered each week by the hospice team. We expect you to attend all 6 sessions but we understand if you can only attend a few.

Locations

Sessions are available in person at St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich on Foxhall Road and at the Louise Hamilton Centre located in Great Yarmouth.

Attend knowing the person you care for is looked after

St Elizabeth Hospice can match you with a volunteer to sit with the person you care for while you attend the group.

Refreshments provided

Hot and cold drinks are provided at both our locations in Ipswich & Great Yarmouth.

2024 Dates & Times

There are six sessions per group block, which we expect you to attend all 6 sessions but we understand if you can only attend a few.

Please fill in the form below to attend. Spaces are limited to 12 people.

If you would like to speak to us in person on the sessions or need assistance with filling in the below form, please call us on 0300 303 5196 (Mon- Fri, 9am-4pm).

Great Yarmouth Sessions