Action for Family Carers

Carers Support group: West Mersea
2026-01-20 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-12-16 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Join our friendly Carer support group, run in partnership with Essex Carers Support. Get information & advice from our Adult Carer Support team or just have a cuppa and connect with others who understand.
Women’s Institute Hall.
Colchester CO5 8RB
Third Tuesday of the month, 1:30pm – 3pm

Dunmow Older Person Activity Group
2026-01-19 10:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-12 10:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-05 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-29 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 15:30
Runs every Monday at:
Aythorpe Roding Village Hall
Dunmow Road
Roundbush Green
Dunmow
CM6 1PS
Keeping Active: 10am-12.30pm
Active Minds: 1pm – 3.30pm
More details here or please contact activityGroups@affc.org.uk.
Please note these groups have a charge attached to them. 321 per session or £42 for the day. Lunch is not supplied, but attendees can can bring their own lunch and socialise with others in the group as they eat.

Epping Older Person Activity Group
2026-01-15 10:00 - 15:15, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 15:15, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 15:15, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 15:15, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 15:15
Every Thursday:
Jack Silley Pavillion
Epping
CM16 6SS
(reached via Tidy’s Lane)
Keeping Active: 10am-12.30pm
Active Minds: 12.45pm – 3.15pm
More details here or please contact activityGroups@affc.org.uk.
Please note these groups have a charge attached to them. £21 per session or £42 for the day. Lunch is not supplied, but attendees can can bring their own lunch and socialise with others in the group as they eat.

Energy Advisor @ our Ongar Carer Support Group
2026-01-14 13:30 - 15:30
Energy Advisor, John Phillips from Community Energy Pathways will be at this months group. He will offer advice and introduce some useful tools to lower people’s energy usage, bills and ultimately their environmental impact – you can also learn about grants that some people may be eligible for and the ways that smart tech can help you.
The talk will last for approx. 30 mins with the opportunity to ask questions.
Zinc Art Centre
Ongar
CM5 0AD
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Carer Support Group: Ongar
2026-01-14 13:30 - 15:30
Join our friendly Carer support group! Get information & advice from our Adult Carer Support team or just have a cuppa and connect with others who understand.
Zinc Arts Centre
Great Stony
High St
Chipping Ongar
CM5 0AD
Second Wednesday of the month , 1.30pm – 3.30pm.

Harlow Older Person Activity Group
2026-01-14 10:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 15:30
Every Wednesday:
St Andrew’s Church
The Stow
CM20 3AF
Keeping Active: 10am-12.30pm
Active Minds: 1pm – 3.30pm
More details here or please contact activityGroups@affc.org.uk.
Please note these groups have a charge attached to them. £21 per session or £42 for the day. Lunch is not supplied, but attendees can can bring their own lunch and socialise with others in the group as they eat.

Carer Support Group: HARLOW
2026-01-13 10:30 - 12:30
Join our friendly Carer support group! Get information & advice from our Adult Carer Support team or just have a cuppa and connect with others who understand
Great Parndon Community Centre
Abercrombie Way
Harlow
CM18 6YJ
Second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Carer Support Group: Frinton
2026-01-08 13:30 - 15:00
Join our friendly Carer support group, run in partnership with Essex Carers Support. Get information & advice from our Adult Carer Support team or just have a cuppa and connect with others who understand.
Walton Community Centre
Standley Road
Walton on the Naze
CO14 8PT
Second Thursday of the month, 1:30pm – 3pm

Online Support Group For Male Carers
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00
Being a carer can be both rewarding and challenging — and sometimes, it’s easy to feel like you’re carrying the weight alone. This group is a safe, supportive space just for men who are caring for loved ones. Whether you’re looking to share experiences, gain advice, or simply connect with others who understand, you’re not alone here. Together, we talk, listen, and support one another
These groups are delivered online by our partner Essex Carers Support.
Second Thursday of the month 10am – 11am
To join please register with us here or email care@affc.org.uk

Carers Support Group: Harwich
2026-01-06 13:30 - 15:00
This group is delivered by our partner Essex Carers Support.
Long Meadows Community Centre
Harwich
CO12 4US
First Tuesday of the month, 1:30pm – 3pm

Carer Support Group: Tiptree
2026-01-06 13:30 - 15:00
This group is delivered by our partner Essex Carers Support.
United Reformed Church
Tiptree
CO5 0HP
First Tuesday of the month, 1:30pm – 3pm

Carer Support Group: Stansted
2026-01-05 10:30 - 12:00
Join our Carers’ Coffee Morning, run in partnership with Touchpoint Café, Stansted.
Touchpoint Community Hub
72 Chapel Hill,
Stansted,
CM24 8AQ
First Monday of every month. Drop-in anytime between 10.30am-12pm

Carers Support group: St Osyth
2026-01-01 13:30 - 15:00
This group is delivered by our partner Essex Carers Support.
Village Hall
Clacton on Sea
CO16 8PE
First Thursday of the month, 1:30pm – 3pm

Time Out Tuesday: Online Carer Support Group
2025-12-30 18:00 - 19:00
All carers are welcome to join this group run by our partners Essex Carers Support
This group takes place online and to join you need to register with us or contact our friendly office team, 0300 770 8090
Meeting takes place every last Tuesday of the month, 6pm to 6.45-7pm

Carer Support Group: Saffron Walden
2025-12-23 11:00 - 13:00
Earlier date and time this month!
Join our friendly Carer support group! Get information & advice from our Adult Carer Support team or just have a cuppa and connect with others who understand.
Fairycroft House
37 Audley Rd
Saffron Walden
CB11 3HD
Please note: This group usually meets on the last Tuesday of the month

Carer Support Group: BUCKHURST HILL
2025-12-18 08:00 - 17:00
Join our friendly Carer support group! Get information & advice from our Adult Carer Support team or just have a cuppa and connect with others who understand.
St James United Reformed Church
Palmerston Rd
Buckhurst Hill
IG9 5NG

Carer Support Group: Colchester
2025-12-17 10:30 - 12:00
Join our friendly Carer support group, run in partnership with Essex Carers Support. Get information & advice from our Adult Carer Support team or just have a cuppa and connect with others who understand
Greenstead Community Centre
Colchester, CO4 3QE
Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 12pm
