Dudley Carers

Kissing it Better Chatting with Seniors Online
2026-12-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-29 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | virtual
Enjoy friendly conversation while sharing your wisdom & life experiences with young volunteers who love learning from you.
Swap stories, laughter, & ideas across generations.
The session is delivered over Zoom, but Kissing it Better will gladly support you to get set up on it if it is your first time using the platform.
For all enquiries and links to join, contact 07831 136152 or mail@kissingitbetter.co.uk.

Weekly Female Carers Support Group
2026-12-15 11:00 - 14:30, 2026-12-22 11:00 - 14:30, 2026-12-29 11:00 - 14:30 | Brett Young Carers Hub, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B633TB
Join us for a friendly and interactive group session, for female Carers led by Tehmina Aftab. Join other female carers for a chat, ask question or find answers and support within your role as a female carer.
Every Tuesday 11am – 2:30pm at Brett Young Carers Hub, call Tehmina for more information 07523 515125.
Contact Tehmina on 07523 515125 for any questions or queries.
We hope to see you there!

Wellbeing team for advice about Benefits and Finance, Groups and Activities or any aspect of your caring role.
2026-12-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Brett Young Carers Hub, Halesowen
Book a 30 min or 1 hour appointment to see a member of the Wellbeing team for advice about Benefits and Finance, Groups and Activities or any aspect of your caring role.
Wellbeing Wednesday Appointments at Brett Young Centre, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TB
10am – 4pm
This is a chance to gain confidence, reassurance and guidance in your Caring role. We know it can get overwhelming, but support is available to you.
Call Dudley Carers Hub on 01384 818723 or book online HERE.

Ladies Group at Queens Cross Network
2026-12-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Queens Cross Carers Hub, Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road, Dudley, DY1 1RB
Ladies Group at Queens Cross Network
This is an excellent opportunity for female unpaid Carers to come together, meet likeminded individuals, and get guidance and advice for their Caring role.
Every Third Wednesday @Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road , Dudley DY1 1RB
Time 11am – 12:30pm.
Join Tehmina at the Ladies group being held on the third Wednesday each month at Queens Cross!

Wellbeing Group
2026-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Brett Young Carers Hub, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B633TB
Are you a carer looking for support, advice, or simply a friendly space to connect with others who understand? This friendly group meets for games and activities.
Third Thursday of every month, 1-3pm at Brett Young Centre, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TB
Now that the weather has improved the group will be meeting at parks and other venues across Dudley for walks and Wellbeing activities. Please contact Jaye Bibi on 07436 035152 or jahanara.bibi@forwardcarers.org.uk to see where the meeting point is this month.

RAF Museum Carer's Café
2026-12-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Royal Air Force Museum
Join the Carer’s café at the Royal Air Force Museum. Come and meet other carers, have a go at our hands-on activities. This includes fun with STEM, Crafts activities and many more. Come have a chat over a cuppa and some biscuits. No need to book – just turn up!
Carer’s Café is usually on the third Friday of each month at RAF Museum Midlands from 10:30am – 12.00pm.
If you would like to know more, please email carers.cafe@rafmuseum.org

Darkhouse Skittles & Chat
2026-12-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-01 14:00 - 16:00 | darkhouse Baptist Church, Darkhouse Lane, WV14 8XH
Looking for a friendly and relaxed way to spend your Friday afternoon? Come along for our weekly Skittles & chat sessions! Enjoy a game of skittles, good conversation and a warm welcoming atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome so feel free to bring a friend or better yet, come alone to meet new people!
📍 Darkhouse Baptist Church, Darkhouse Lane, Coseley, WV14 8XH
🕒 Every Friday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🌐 www.darkhousebaptistchurch.uk
📧 darkhousebaptist@gmail.com

Online Dudley Dementia Café
2026-12-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-25 15:00 - 16:00 | virtual
Chat to people with dementia, their carers, family and friends.
At each session you can ask questions, share your experiences and get the help, advice and information you need in an informal and sociable setting.
This is an excellent opportunity to unwind and feel supported through your Caring role.
This group is delivered online.
For all enquiries and links to join, contact 0121 521 3024, or blackcountrydementiasupport@alzheimers.org.uk

Sedgley Library Drop in Session for Carers
2026-12-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Sedgely Library Ladies Walk Sedgely DY3 3UA
Sedgley Library Drop in Session for Carers
Third Monday each month 11am – 1pm
Come along to get advice and information about your caring role, or just to chat to a member of the Wellbeing team – no appointment necessary
Sedgely Library, Ladies Walk, Sedgely, DY3 3UA

Mens Group - Support for Male Carers
2026-12-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Queens Cross Center, Wellington Road Dudley, DY1 1RB
Join us for a friendly and relaxed chat where you can receive support about being a male carer.
Monthly sessions:
3rd Monday of each month from 20th January 2025, 12-2pm,
Queens Cross Centre, Wellington Road, Dudley, DY1 1RB
A group for male carers to socialise and take part in activities once a month.

Carers' Tea and Chat Drop In - Brett Young Carers Hub
2026-12-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-12-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Brett Young Carers Hub, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen,, B63 3TB
Carers’ Tea and Chat Drop In – Brett Young Carers Hub
Are you a carer looking for a friendly place to unwind, connect, and share? Join us for our new weekly drop-in session designed especially for carers.
What to Expect:

☕ A welcoming and relaxing environment
🤝 Meet other carers and share experiences
💬 Friendly chats and peer support
🧭 Access to information and guidance about caring
When: Every Monday from the 8th September 2025, 1pm – 2.30pm

Where: Brett Young Carers Hub, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TB
Cost: Free – just drop in!

Pre and Past carers group
2026-12-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Brett Young Carers Hub, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TB.
The Pre and Past carers group provides people who are caring and those who are no longer caring, an opportunity to meet monthly and connect with others with similar caring journeys.
Thegroup takes place at the Brett Young Carers Hub, Halesowen, offering a safe and welcoming place to meet, have a cuppa and chat, they also do relaxation and mindful activities which you can take part in if you want to.
All are welcome, the group meet the fourth Tuesday of each month, 10.30am – 12pm at Brett Young Carers Hub, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TB.
For more information about the group contact Hazel on 07828 264379.

Wellbeing Advisor Appointments
2026-12-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road DY1 1RB
Wellbeing Advisor Appointments
Caring can be overwhelming, and you may be left with lots of questions and not many answers. Our drop-in sessions are designed to answer some of those questions, and ensure you know what support ids available for you as an unpaid Carer.

📍 Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road, Dudley DY1 1RB
🗓️ Second and Fourth Wednesdays
⏰ 10am – 4pm

One to one meeting to discuss support required including Welfare Benefits, Carers groups and support, signposting and onward referrals to other services.
Contact Dudley Carers Hub on 01384 818723 or book via Calendly.

Dementia Carers Support
2026-12-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Brett Young Centre, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3ST
Dementia Carers Support!
Are you caring for somebody with Dementia? We’re here to help answer questions, provide support, and let you know what is available to you as a Dementia Carer.
Remember, you are not alone, and there is plenty out there to help you in your Caring role, so please do pop along if you’d like.
Sessions run every Second and fourth Wednesday from 11am – 12:30pm.
All at Brett Young Centre Old Hawne Lane Halesowen B63 3TB.

Dementia Carers Support Queens Cross
2026-12-23 14:00 - 15:30
Are you caring for someone with Dementia? Want to know what support is available to you.
Come along to our Dementia Carers support at Queens Cross to have a chat, get to know what support is available to you, and meet likeminded people.
The sessions run from 2-3:30pm at Queens Cross, every fourth Wednesday.
We hope to see you there!

Coseley Library Drop in session
2026-12-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Coseley Library 63 Castle Street Bilston WV14 9DW
Coseley Library Drop in session!
Come along to get advice and information about your caring role, or just to chat to a member of the Wellbeing team – no appointment necessary.
Caring can be overwhelming, but there is support available to you. We can help with worries, signposting, and guidance.
Sessions run on the Fourth Thursday each month 11am – 1pm.
Coseley Library, 63 Castle Street, Bilston, WV14 9DW.

Walking Group at Mary Stevens Park Stourbridge
2026-12-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Mary Stevens Park, Health Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2AA
Walking Group at Mary Stevens Park Stourbridge
Do you provide Care for a family member of friend? Want to take a break, discuss your Caring role, and meet likeminded people?
Pop along to our walking group at Mary Stevens Park Stourbridge.
Last Thursday of each month (weather permitting) in Mary Stevens Park, Health Lane, Stourbridge DY8 2AA Meet at War Memorial 11am.
After a half hour stroll through the park join us for coffee in the Café.

Carer's Café Social
2027-01-01 10:30 - 12:00
Join our relaxed social group at the Royal Air Forces Museum. This informal social group will encourage you to take the lead and chat amongst other carers. Share experiences and socialise or simply tag along and listen!
Carer’s Café Social is usually on the first Friday of each month at RAF Museum Midlands from 10.30am – 12.00pm.
If you would like to know more, please email carers.cafe@rafmuseum.org
