A Worcestershire support group has been set up for people affected by the disease, their carers, family, friends and professional workers.

Meetings are held on Tuesdays. The next is on Tuesday, June 3 and it aims to reduce feelings of isolation and provide an informal setting for exchange of ideas and information, while offering mutual support.

Meetings will run from 12.30pm until 2pm, at Milton Hall Baptist Church, Lorne Street, Kidderminster.

Following these meetings, care adviser, Ann Pedler, will be holding "drop-in" sessions, to offer information, advice and support on a more personal level.

For further details telephone Ms Pedler on 0121 627 2636.