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This group is led by a Kinship staff member who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in South West London. Kinship carers across London are also welcome to join the group.

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.

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.

The group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Basildon. Kinship carers outside of Basildon are also welcome to attend. The group is a chance for kinship carers to meet and have a coffee and a chat. It is a space where there is no judgement, and you can relax and be with likeminded people.

This group is led by Kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers in Lincolnshire. This Zoom group is to make it easier for kinship carers to attend a group, and be able to share experiences with one another. All kinship carers are welcome.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in Hawkhurst and the surrounding area. The group aims take the uncertainty out of the complex ‘world’ that is kinship care and explain the responsibilities and help available. They are a new group and therefore are feeling their way forward.

This group is led by the local authority and is open to all kinship carers in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area. We provide peer support to kinship carers and offer some social activities for carers and their families.

This group is kinship carer and volunteer led and is open to all kinship carers in Wallsend and the surrounding area. They are a friendly group and support all kinship carers regardless of what order they have.

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.

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.

This group is run by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Lowestoft. Kinship carers outside of Lowestoft are also welcome to attend. They offer a space for kinship carers to meet, listen, share, and support one another.

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Gateshead and the surrounding area. We provide support to all kinship carers who walk through our door, regardless of legal order.

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.

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Middlesbrough and the surrounding area. They are a friendly group that support kinship carers and offer advice.

This group is led by Kinship staff through our Kinship Connected service, and is open to all kinship carers in the Leeds area.

This group is led by the local authority and is open to all kinship carers in Pembroke and the surrounding area. We provide support, advice, guidance and friendship to all family and friends carers.

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.

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.

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.

This group is led by Kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers in Newton Aycliffe and the surrounding area. We offer a space for kinship carers to connect and share information.

This group is led by Kinship staff through our Kinship Connected service, and is open to all kinship carers in Walsall. Come and meet with other kinship carers, regardless of legal order. Share any issues and solutions over a cuppa in a friendly environment. We offer peer support, provide updates about changes in legislation, inform you about training and workshops, and signpost to advice and other support if required.