Parents and Carers Events
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| Saturday 9th August 2025
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Swindon and North Wiltshire Deaf Children's Society Family Event
Do you have a deaf child of any age and live in the Swindon and North Wiltshire area? If yes, then this is for you!
The event will provide fun for the children and information for their parent carers, particularly around alerting devices. All family are welcome to attend alongside a deaf child.
When:- Saturday 9th August 2025 at 10:00am-12:00pm
Where:- Westlea Fire Station, The Chesters, Stonehill Green, Swindon, SN5 7BD
Cost:- Free
Please email swindon@ndcsgroup.org.uk to book.
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| Information fairs, Other for ages
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| Every week from Monday 14th July until Monday 6th October 2025
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Free Wellbeing Programme for Men
The Men's Wellbeing Programme is a new 12-week wellbeing programme for men aged 20-59.
The next programmes run on Mondays and are:-
Monday 3rd March 2025 - Monday 9th June 2025 - Melksham Forest
Monday 17th March 2025 until Monday 14th July 2025 - Trowbridge, evening sessions
Monday 14th July 2025 - Monday 6th October 2025 - Devizes (with Marlborough pickup)
Monday 10th November 2025 Monday - 16th February 2026 - Chippenham
What's In Store:
• Nature-based activities including green woodworking, practical conservation and bushcraft skills
• Confidence building
• Connection with others
• Techniques to help manage anxiety, stress and depression
For more information contact:-
Tel:- 07702 802961
Email:- wellbeing@wiltshirewildlife.org,
or view information on the [Wiltshire Wildlife website].
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| Training/courses for ages
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| Every week from Monday 14th July until Monday 6th October 2025
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Free Wellbeing Programme for Men
The Men's Wellbeing Programme is a new 12-week wellbeing programme for men aged 20-59.
The next programmes run on Mondays and are:-
Monday 3rd March 2025 - Monday 9th June 2025 - Melksham Forest
Monday 17th March 2025 until Monday 14th July 2025 - Trowbridge, evening sessions
Monday 14th July 2025 - Monday 6th October 2025 - Devizes (with Marlborough pickup)
Monday 10th November 2025 Monday - 16th February 2026 - Chippenham
What's In Store:
• Nature-based activities including green woodworking, practical conservation and bushcraft skills
• Confidence building
• Connection with others
• Techniques to help manage anxiety, stress and depression
For more information contact:-
Tel:- 07702 802961
Email:- wellbeing@wiltshirewildlife.org,
or view information on the [Wiltshire Wildlife website].
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| Training/courses for ages
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| Monday 11th August 2025
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A new Social Prescribing drop-in session, headed up by the Social Prescribing Team across both Roundstone Surgery and Trowbridge Health Centre has been launched.
The team have just launched a second drop in held at the Civic Centre on the second Monday of the month from 10:00am - 12:00pm. The next session will be on Monday 11th August 2025.
These drop-in sessions are in addition to the existing monthly drop in at Trowbridge Library, which is held on the first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am-12:30pm.
The sessions are designed to allow individuals to drop-in and learn more about Social Prescribing without receiving a formal referral. During the session the team are able to signpost individuals to local community groups and resources, assist with paperwork and form filling and also discuss if longer term, more formal support would be beneficial.
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 13th August 2025
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Help Shape a New Children’s Health Services Referral Portal
HCRG Care Group is developing a new Children’s Services Digital Referral Portal for families and professionals across Wiltshire and Bath & North East Somerset.
The portal is designed to make it quicker and easier for parents, carers, young people, and professionals to access the right support at the right time. It aims to reduce delays, improve communication, and ensure referrals are routed effectively to the services that can help.
As part of this development, HCRG Care Group is inviting young people, parents and carers to take part in user testing sessions, to help shape the design, language, and overall experience of the new portal. Dates and times of the sessions will be online and take place on the following dates and times…
Wednesday 13th August 2025
Online (MS Teams) [Link to the Session]
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday 14th August 2025
Online (MS Teams) [Link to the Session]
1:00pm –2:00pm
These focused virtual sessions will explore and test how easy the portal is to navigate, how clearly it explains services, and whether it meets families’ real-life needs.
Why Your Voice Matters
Your lived experience will help shape a portal that works for real people, not just in theory. What you tell HCRG Care Group through these sessions will directly influence how accessible, understandable, and effective the referral process is for families across the region.
Thank you in advance for being part of this important work. If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please get in touch in advance of the session.
If you have any questions, please contact: Charlotte Gallagher, Digital Front Door Project Manager, charlotte.gallagher@hcrgcaregroup.com or Carolyn Alvis, Head of Specialist Services, carolyn.alvis@hcrgcaregroup.com
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| Consultations for ages
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| Wednesday 13th August 2025
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An online through Teams get together with other SEND parents, carers and professionals who understand.
Every other Wednesday at 7pm-9pm
Tickets are free but you do need to book. For more information, please click [HERE]
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 13th August 2025
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| Other for ages
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| Thursday 14th August 2025
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Help Shape a New Children’s Health Services Referral Portal
HCRG Care Group is developing a new Children’s Services Digital Referral Portal for families and professionals across Wiltshire and Bath & North East Somerset.
The portal is designed to make it quicker and easier for parents, carers, young people, and professionals to access the right support at the right time. It aims to reduce delays, improve communication, and ensure referrals are routed effectively to the services that can help.
As part of this development, HCRG Care Group is inviting young people, parents and carers to take part in user testing sessions, to help shape the design, language, and overall experience of the new portal. Dates and times of the sessions will be online and take place on the following dates and times…
Wednesday 13th August 2025
Online (MS Teams) [Link to the Session]
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday 14th August 2025
Online (MS Teams) [Link to the Session]
1:00pm –2:00pm
These focused virtual sessions will explore and test how easy the portal is to navigate, how clearly it explains services, and whether it meets families’ real-life needs.
Why Your Voice Matters
Your lived experience will help shape a portal that works for real people, not just in theory. What you tell HCRG Care Group through these sessions will directly influence how accessible, understandable, and effective the referral process is for families across the region.
Thank you in advance for being part of this important work. If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please get in touch in advance of the session.
If you have any questions, please contact: Charlotte Gallagher, Digital Front Door Project Manager, charlotte.gallagher@hcrgcaregroup.com or Carolyn Alvis, Head of Specialist Services, carolyn.alvis@hcrgcaregroup.com
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| Consultations for ages
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| Tuesday 19th August 2025
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Self-Help Group for Unpaid Carers in Lyneham and Bradenstoke
The Toucan Café is a self-help group for unpaid carers that meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
Health professionals and members of support organisations visit the cafe on invitation, to help with advice and support.
You can be sure of a warm welcome, join for a coffee/tea, hosted by Sue, John and Stevie.
Meetings are held alternatively at The Cross Keys Inn, Bradenstoke and Cotswold House, Lyneham.
Upcoming dates
The Cross Keys Inn, Bradenstoke on:
- Tuesday 20th May 2025
- Tuesday 15th July 2025
- Tuesday 16th September 2025
- Tuesday 18th November 2025
Cotswold House, Lyneham on:
- Tuesday 15th April 2025
- Tuesday 17th June 2025
- Tuesday 19th August 2025
- Tuesday 21st October 2025
See the [Bradenstoke and Lyneham Toucan Café webpage] for more dates and information.
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| Other for ages
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| Tuesday 26th August 2025
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Meet and Chat to other Carers in Salisbury
If you are an unpaid carer who finds it difficult to attend daytime groups, Carer Corner may be just what you are looking for.
Carer Corner is new initiative that is being offered in partnership between Carers Together Wiltshire and Alabaré Riverside Sanctuary.
Come along for a chat, relax and catch-up with other unpaid carers; it’s all about connecting, having fun and looking after your mental well-being!
No need to book – just turn up on the day.
Please Note:- New visitors to the Sanctuary will need to register on arrival.
Carer Corner takes place at:- Riverside Sanctuary, 2 Watt Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
Next sessions:-
• Tuesday 26th August 2025
• Tuesday 23rd September 2025
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 27th August 2025
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An online through Teams get together with other SEND parents, carers and professionals who understand.
Every other Wednesday at 7pm-9pm
Tickets are free but you do need to book. For more information, please click [HERE]
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| Other for ages
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| Wednesday 3rd September 2025
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Social Prescriber Drop-in Trowbridge Library
First Wednesday of the month 9:30-12:30
Are you an adult who is struggling to manage your health and wellbeing? Your social prescriber from the local GP surgery may be able to help you.
Drop into Trowbridge library on the first Wednesday of the month to find out more. Social prescribers can put you in touch with the people and activities that might help you to feel better. This could be an introduction to a community group, a new activity or a local club. Or support to find legal advice or debt counselling.
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| Other for ages
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| Monday 8th September 2025
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A new Social Prescribing drop-in session, headed up by the Social Prescribing Team across both Roundstone Surgery and Trowbridge Health Centre has been launched.
The team have just launched a second drop in held at the Civic Centre on the second Monday of the month from 10:00am - 12:00pm. The next session will be on Monday 11th August 2025.
These drop-in sessions are in addition to the existing monthly drop in at Trowbridge Library, which is held on the first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am-12:30pm.
The sessions are designed to allow individuals to drop-in and learn more about Social Prescribing without receiving a formal referral. During the session the team are able to signpost individuals to local community groups and resources, assist with paperwork and form filling and also discuss if longer term, more formal support would be beneficial.
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| Other for ages
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| Monday 8th September 2025
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[Community First] is working in partnership with [Age UK Wiltshire], Alzheimer’s Support, Wiltshire Service Users Network, Citizens Advice Wiltshire and Wessex Community Action, under the umbrella, ‘Carers Together Wiltshire’.
Community First will be hosting parent carer support groups both face to face and online each month. In addition to this, from April 2025 onwards Carers Together Wiltshire will be working in partnership with Carer Support Wiltshire to support them in running some of their carer cafes and support groups. This includes supporting them to run their monthly parent Carer group from the Bear Hotel in Devizes.
The date for the next Trowbridge group is:
• Monday 8th September - 10:30am - 12:00pm, Cesar's Coffee, 29 The Gateway, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8FZ
No need to book.
For future dates and groups in other areas, please click [HERE]
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| Other for ages
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