Peer support for the mental and physical symptoms in chronic illness
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Peer support, for us, means showing up as we are. It’s people with lived experience walking alongside each other — sharing understanding that doesn’t come from textbooks, but from real life. We listen without judgement. We share what’s helped us survive the messy bits. We respect that everyone’s journey is different, and only you get to decide what’s helpful for you. No labels. No fixing. Just connection, understanding, and shared experience — from people who truly get it.
We’re beyond excited to share that Rogue Debby CIC has been nominated for The People’s Champion Award at the West Country Women Awards 2026!
This nomination is for our whole community: every Rogue, Roguette, volunteer, supporter, and everyone who’s been part of our journey. Thank you for believing in what we do.
Whatever happens next, we’re so grateful to have our work recognised. 💚
Find out more about the awards: https://thewestcountrywomenawards.co.uk/
Our FREE ONLINE PEER-SUPPORT GROUPS
You don’t have to navigate chronic symptoms alone, neither do we…
We have been running groups for almost four years online meeting people from all over the globe and throughout the UK. More often than not we help our Rogues and Roguettes on a daily basis not just the events listed – so we’ve learnt a lot throughout this journey and the most important thing we can say – is we are a non-judgemental space and at least one of us in any group will be going through similar issues.
Most of our online groups are on a Tuesday but we’ve added Thursdays twice a month too! We run various sessions on a monthly basis but we guarantee to be available every Tuesday at 10am til 11.45am for our check-in service. If you are new to our online groups, you’ll need to sign-up at Eventbrite in advance of the session you want to join [bookings close 30 mins before each group]. Our groups are free to all but if you can afford to make a small donation to help support our work then please do so at the checkout stage.
We usually post groups a week beforehand as we have few spaces, so follow us on Eventbrite if you want to stay informed. Thank you!
DEBBY & MARIE
Our Free In-Person Peer-Support Groups
Free Peer Support Groups in Ivybridge and South Devon…
We create group sessions, impromptu meet ups, pop-up shops and any other activity we can come up with for hanging out without judgement!
You don’t have to navigate chronic symptoms alone, neither do we…
MAIN VENUE: Chapel Place Community Centre, Fore Street, Ivybridge PL21 9AF
Support Us Here
Our in-person group sessions are funded by the Chronic! Lottery. Working together, we can help more people move forward with confidence, independence, and belief in what’s possible.
Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon
Mmm's craft groups run in term times for adults and during school holidays for inclusive family sessions.
Free Tea, coffee and biscuits - Sessions are free, donations are welcome.
This isn't just any craft group, this is your Mmm Craft Group...
Bring your own crafty things, use the crafty things provided or just sit back for a judgement free natter about life the universe and everything - You're in good hands with Vikki Kate & Jenny!
Rogue Debby CIC is proud to sponsor the Ivybridge Craft Group ‘Mindful Makes & Mingle.’ It’s a new judgement free space in Ivybridge where you can take time out for a natter and knit, b*tch & stitch, colour & paint and much much more. Vikki, Jenny & Kate supply many of the craft items and you can bring your own – you don’t have to craft either, that’s the ‘mingle’ part!
ROGUE DEBBY CIC
Wednesdays 11.15am - 12.45pm
TERM TIME ONLY: Drop-in chat and specialist talks, shared peer-support for people living with chronic conditions - no judgement.
Bring 'Double' Oreos to grab our attention.
Free Tea, coffee and biscuits - Sessions are free, donations are welcome.
When we're not doing a specialist session, we join forces with the Mmm, Mindful Makes & Mingle Craft Group - for informal chat and laughs with spaces for a quiet chat if required.
School Holidays - Ivybridge Library
On request if required - Random days probably mornings, but not a Wednesday, cos they're closed all day! Watch this space... and our socials.
Extra Services and Up-coming events
We’re available to book for talks and wellbeing Cafe’s where we share the extensive knowledge we have gained over the past few years helping people with chronic conditions all over the world.
We are also happy to help anyone with wheelchair lessons, getting used to being in a wheelchair, helping you decide which type of chair is best, how much fun it is to have a wheelchair, the freedom and independence a wheelchair provides and how to dance in it with your friends and family!
We have helped people regain their confidence in themselves as well as confidence in being in a chair without any help. We can give advice and demonstrations for people who have had a stroke, issues with spatial awareness and where and when it is safe to cross roads, pavements and more.
We can only provide this service in the South Devon area – or check out our Mental Blog and YouTube channel for our wheelchair adventures!
Future Talk: Anxious - But Outside - Ivybridge
This session's purpose is to help you start feeling Safer, More Confident, and Prepared in Public & Outdoor Spaces. Chronic illness often comes with constant commentary – if you’re fed up of being told how to manage your anxiety by people who don’t live in it – then this session is for you.
We’re waiting on date TBC
Require support outside of our groups?
We have a few slots each day that we save for when someone is in need of a chat. You can reserve a 1-to-1 zoom session directly with Marie or Debby or both if you think it might help. Just click the book now button to see what times we have available…
We Need Your Help To Keep Supporting People Living With The Mental & Physical Symptoms Of Chronic Illness...
Regular Giving via PayPal
Regular giving helps ensure that support is there when people need it, throughout the year, not just at key moments. You can set up regular giving using the Donate Button and select the ‘Monthly’ option.
Regular Giving via The Chronic! Lottery
By signing up for The Chronic! Lottery, you would be supporting us and you can win up to £25,000 every month!