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Advice is available from attending members of the Adult Support Team and also Healthier Minds NHS Mental Health Support (formerly Supporting Minds).<br />
Call the Adult Team on 01253 393748 to make an appointment if you wish to book a counselling session or meeting.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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Advice is available from attending members of the Adult Support Team and also Healthier Minds NHS Mental Health Support (formerly Supporting Minds).<br />
Call the Adult Team on 01253 393748 to make an appointment if you wish to book a counselling session or meeting.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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<p>You&#8217;ll be made to feel welcome at this friendly group, where you can have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla or Leah on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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Advice is available from attending members of the Adult Support Team and also Healthier Minds NHS Mental Health Support (formerly Supporting Minds).<br />
Call the Adult Team on 01253 393748 to make an appointment if you wish to book a counselling session or meeting.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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Advice is available from attending members of the Adult Support Team and also Healthier Minds NHS Mental Health Support (formerly Supporting Minds).<br />
Call the Adult Team on 01253 393748 to make an appointment if you wish to book a counselling session or meeting.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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Advice is available from attending members of the Adult Support Team and also Healthier Minds NHS Mental Health Support (formerly Supporting Minds).<br />
Call the Adult Team on 01253 393748 to make an appointment if you wish to book a counselling session or meeting.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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Advice is available from attending members of the Adult Support Team and also Healthier Minds NHS Mental Health Support (formerly Supporting Minds).<br />
Call the Adult Team on 01253 393748 to make an appointment if you wish to book a counselling session or meeting.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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Advice is available from attending members of the Adult Support Team and also Healthier Minds NHS Mental Health Support (formerly Supporting Minds).<br />
Call the Adult Team on 01253 393748 to make an appointment if you wish to book a counselling session or meeting.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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<p>You&#8217;ll be made to feel welcome at this friendly group, where you can have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla or Leah on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-31019" src="https://blackpoolcarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HUGS-A5-leaflet-Feb-2025-1up-689x1024.png" alt="" width="689" height="1024" /></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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Advice is available from attending members of the Adult Support Team and also Healthier Minds NHS Mental Health Support (formerly Supporting Minds).<br />
Call the Adult Team on 01253 393748 to make an appointment if you wish to book a counselling session or meeting.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/hugs-mental-ill-health-carer-support-group/">HUGS Mental Ill Health Carer Support Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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