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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/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our NHS Talking Therapies sessions are by appointment only.<br />
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/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</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/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our NHS Talking Therapies sessions are by appointment only.<br />
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/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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<p>Come along to our friendly group on the third Thursday of each month, have a chat and meet people in the same situation as you!</p>
<p><em><strong>Call Carla on 01253 393748 for more information.</strong></em></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org/events/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our NHS Talking Therapies sessions are by appointment only.<br />
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/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our NHS Talking Therapies sessions are by appointment only.<br />
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/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</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/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</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/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</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/carers-rights-day-2024-information-event-4/">Carers Rights Day 2024 Information Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackpoolcarers.org">Blackpool Carers</a>.</p>
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