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.
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.
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:
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.
Sessions are available in person at St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich on Foxhall Road and at Beccles Hospital for patients in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.
St Elizabeth Hospice can match you with a volunteer to sit with the person you care for while you attend the group.
Hot and cold drinks are provided at both our locations in Ipswich & Beccles.
Our drop in session supports those carers who are caring for a loved one (known to the hospice), whether they are at home or in a care home.
Currently, our drop in session is available in person at St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich on Foxhall Road.
We offer the drop in from 10am to 2pm on the first Tuesday of every month.
This excludes Bank Holidays or unless notified.
Hot and cold drinks are provided at Ridley’s Café at the hospice.
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).
Each week, the group will meet on a Tuesday on the following dates:
Time: 11am-12.30pm
Location address: Beccles Hospital, St Mary’s Rd, Beccles, NR34 9NQ
Each week, the group will meet on a Wednesday on the following dates:
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
Location address: Heather at St Elizabeth Hospice, 565 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LX