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Whether it’s a shared cup of tea, or a shoulder to cry on, support groups create an invaluable space to connect, learn and share with others in a similar situation. Find your nearest peer support group.

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East England | Independent group
In person

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Cambridgeshire. They aim to befriend and support all kinship carers, regardless of order or what stage of the kinship process they are at. They provide friendship and a place to share issues with those who truly empathise.

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South East Wales | Independent group
In person

This group is run by a kinship carer working with The Parent Network. The group is open to all kinship carers and special guardians in Caerphilly. The group is for like minded people to come together to exchange experiences, views and to support one another in a relaxed environment.

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East England | Independent group
In person

This group is led by kinship carers, with a volunteer co-ordinator, and is open to all kinship carers in Peterborough and the surrounding area. They provide a space for kinship carers to share information about all aspects of kinship care and offer mutual support. All kinship carers are welcome regardless of their situation. Carers can attend as often as it suits them, stay for the whole session or just drop in.

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East England | Kinship group
In person

The group is led by a kinship carer and is open to all kinship carers in Norwich. Kinship carers outside of Norwich are also welcome to attend. They bring kinship carers together once a month to chat and discuss problems we may have and help each other at the same time, while recognising we are not alone.

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South East England | Kinship group
In person

If you are a kinship carer looking for peer support in the Hawkhurst area, please see contact details below for a kinship carer you can contact. This is open to all kinship carers in Hawkhurst and the surrounding area, with the aim to take the uncertainty out of the complex ‘world’ that is kinship care and explain the responsibilities and help available.

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Yorkshire and the Humber | Independent group
In person

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all grandparents who are kinship carers in Leeds and the surrounding area. This group is a space for grandparents, who are raising their grandchildren to share experiences and get information from other kinship carers.

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North West England | Kinship group
In person
Online

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in Southport, Sefton and the surrounding area. This is a chance to meet in person or online, listen, share and support one another.

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East England | Kinship group
In person

The group is led by a kinship carer and is open to all kinship carers in Central Bedfordshire. Kinship carers outside of Central Bedfordshire are also welcome to attend. We provide a safe space for kinship carers in Central Bedfordshire to be heard, make connections, and have a chat.

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South East England
In person

This group is led by the local authority and is open to special guardians, those with a child arrangements order or residence order, and kinship foster carers in Brighton & Hove. They are an established and friendly group which enables kinship carers to meet regularly for peer support, advice and guidance. Guest speakers attend regularly throughout the year.

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Yorkshire and the Humber | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer. The group is open to all kinship carers in Hull and the surrounding area. They are establishing the group for kinship carers to come along, have a chat over a tea or coffee and support each other. There is also a WhatsApp group you can join by emailing using the details below. As they are in the early stages of development, they would like more members to join them and help them develop the group.

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Yorkshire and the Humber | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by Kinship volunteers who are kinship carers. The group is open to all kinship carers in Sheffield. They support kinship carers in Sheffield by sharing and gathering information, and seeking outside advice as needed. They discuss common issues e.g. education, contact, finance and help members with specific needs.

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