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What are self help support groups?

Welcome to the Self Help Nottingham website

Self Help Nottingham is a unique charity providing support and development opportunities for self help support groups and their members in Greater Nottingham. Our services include:

Information enquiry service about local and national self help support groups and networks.
The annual Directory of Self Help Support Groups listing established groups in Greater Nottingham as well as local, regional and national contacts and resources for individuals living with a range of conditions and their carers.
Practical services for self help support groups - mail box and redirection, use of meeting rooms, desk top publishing, photocopying and newsletters.
Training and development support for groups - a range of open workshops, networking opportunities and work with individual groups in response to their particular needs.
Outreach and group development support specifically to black and ethnic minority led communities.
Self help development across Nottinghamshire offering enhanced support to self help workers and raising the profile and effectiveness of self help activities across the county.
Service User and Carer Involvement work at strategic and operational levels with local NHS organisations and in partnership with the University of Nottingham School of Nursing.
Research project about widening the participation of minority communities in cancer self help groups in partnership with the University of Nottingham School of Nursing, funded by the Big Lottery.

On this website you will find information about our services. You will be able to learn more about self help support groups, how they work and how Self Help Nottingham can support you if you are interested in joining or setting up a self help suport group.

New Groups

A number of new groups have started up in the last few months:

The Geno-C Group - a self help group for people with Hepatitis C. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 5.00pm - 7.00pm in the city centre. The group offers mutual support, information and complementary therapies.

Laughter Therapy Group - Scientists have found that laughter has the same health benefits as a good exercise session. It gets the heart beating, stretches the lungs, tones the stomach muscles and boosts the immune system. The Laughter group meets once a month, in the evening.

Narcolepsy Support - Narcolepsy is a neurological condition most characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). The group meets quarterly on the third Tuesday at 6.30pm in the City Centre and provides practical tips, emotional support and information to boost self confidence.

Dyslexia Support - a lively group of adults who aim to support each other through the ups and downs of having dyslexia and dyscalculia. The group aims to boost people's confidence as well as offering support, friendship and information. Meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.00pm - 9.00pm in the city centre.

PATCH (Parents Apart from their Children) - a new self help support group for parents separated from their children by adoption, pending adoption or similar circumstances. Meets one afternoon a month in the city centre.

From Stammering to fluent communication - a small group of people who use structured exercises to improve their fluency. Meets fortnightly on Monday evenings, in the city centre.

We have also been approached by individuals who are interested in setting up new groups around the following issues:

Testicular cancer

Grandparents who have full-time care of their grandchildren

Soft Tissue Sarcomas

Cushing's Syndrome

Tourette's Syndrome

Brain Tumours

If you would like more information about these or any other groups, please contact us.

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