A NEW support group called ‘After Caring’ will open in North Devon Hospice’s outreach centre the Longhouse in Holsworthy.

After Caring is a free service, supported by Lloyds Bank Foundation, and aims to provide support for carers who are facing the end of their caring role.

The support group sessions will be held at the Longhouse on the third Monday of each month, giving carers and former carers the opportunity to talk to someone who understands and to get support from others going through the same thing.

Everyone is different and will handle a situation like this differently; it can be hard at times to predict what people are ready for. The support workers will help to prioritise and give information based on what a person is interested in.

Those attending might want to know more about activities in the local area or may have financial queries — the group will be able to help provide support and get people the help they need.

A spokesperson for After Caring said: “We will help you to take the next step in your life — be that taking on a new role, trying new things or just giving you the space to work out who you are now that you are facing the end of your caring role.

“We care about carers and want to ensure those who have contributed so much still feel valued when their caring role comes to an end.”

The group met for the first time on Monday, March 20, from 1.30pm to 3pm at North Devon Hospice’s the Longhouse, on Dobles Lane, in Holsworthy, where people were able to go along and join in for a chat and some coffee and cake.

For more information about the support group, contact After Caring on 01237 420134 or email [email protected]