30th October 2020

Hello Everyone

So another week comes to an end, tomorrow is Halloween, and do you have alternative plans, as trick or Treating is being discouraged or if you or the kids, do plan something then see below the recommended safety guidelines.

For me it is my Mum and Dad’s 56th Wedding Anniversary, they live in Kent but follow the Carers Centre on Twitter, I am their informal carer and my Dad every year says ‘ I Knew I married a witch’, which never gets boring.

3rd November

The Tuesday Social Club – Tuesdays 2pm to 3.30pm

This weekly social and peer support group gets together to provide peer support and ad hoc mentoring and advice.  The group discusses every topic imaginable, enabling carers to learn something or just have fun and a laugh.  It takes time out of your daily caring role, to relax, talk and get support from your fellow carer.

4th November

New Carer Induction Workshop – Wednesday 1pm to 2pm

This monthly workshop is for new carers or carers who have recently had/need an updated Carers Needs Assessment.  You will be informed of the services offered by the Carers Centre, how we can support you with other organisations as well as giving you a chance to ask us questions.  We strongly urge you attend as this induction will benefit you…

Walking Wednesdays – Health Walks – Wednesdays 1pm to 2pm

This weekly gathering of interested carers meet to exercise and walk in Tower Hamlets.  This hour long session helps carers to connect with other carers, take time away from their home in a safe, socially distanced way and have fun weather permitting.

Walking has been linked with better blood pressure, better mental health, and a more robust immune system.

5th November

Health & Wellbeing with Casey – Thursdays 11am to 12noon

The Carers Academy is pleased to announce a new weekly exercise and mindfulness session with our wonderful Casey.  Each week Carers will be able to exercise, raising your heart rate and getting a sweat on, this will be followed by mindfulness and meditation techniques helping you to manage your busy caring lives. There are amazing health benefits such as boosting your immune system, stretching, and keeping supple, building personal strength, having some mental respite from your caring role, and having fun with likeminded carers.

Come and email me to get your place tony@ccth.org.uk

How to have a safe and fun Halloween

Due to the pandemic, Halloween as we know it will look a little different. Many of our popular half-term ‘Halloweek’ events will not be able to run this year, but there’s still plenty of ways you can mark the day safely.

We’re inviting children and families to come along to Victoria Park (in line with social distancing rules) for a self-led sticker trail to learn about some of the trees in the park. The autumnal walk will take up to 90 minutes (but can be shortened or broken into sections to do on other days).

We’ve also put together a quick guide of alternative activities so you can still celebrate in a safe and spooky way. Whatever you choose to do, please make sure you follow the rules to help keep Tower Hamlets safe.

Follow the rules to protect yourself and others

Cases of Covid-19 continue to rise in Tower Hamlets, despite London being classed as a high risk area under the government’s Covid-19 local alert system.

It is absolutely vital that everyone follows the rules and plays their part in keeping themselves, their families, and their communities safe. This includes:

• Do not socialise with anybody outside of your household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place.
• Do not socialise in a group of more than six outside, including in a garden or park.
• Travel if you need to for work, school or to visit public places in line with the rules but reduce the number of journeys you make and avoid public transport if you can.
• Work from home if you can.
• Remember you are safest when you follow hands, face, space.

Theatre, music and reflection to close Black History Month

An exciting Black History Month in Tower Hamlets draws to a close this weekend but there are still more activities to enjoy right until the end of the month:

• At 7pm on Thursday 29 October, take part in a digital theatre dining experience with Jollof Court.
• On Friday 30 October, join Grand Union for melodies and rhythms from Sounding Bethnal Green, or check out Spotlight’s BHM Live party for young people.
• And on Saturday 31 October with community organisation KAYD, reflect on the impact of this year’s events on the Somali community in ‘Resilience’: The Aftermath of Covid-19 in East End London.

Reminder – Closing date is Monday 2nd November  

Don’t forget to take part in the Carers Annual Survey 2020

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/FD2663K

We really want to hear from you, so that we can continue to shape our services to meet your needs.

Thank you

Important Numbers

Unpaid carers can still access FREE PPE supplies. If you would like to receive PPE, Please contact the Carers Centre on 0207 790 1765 or Ayeda directly.

Domestic Violence Duty Line:  020 7364 4986 between 9am – 5pm.Victim Support:  020 7364 2448/7957

Just wishing everyone a peaceful, safe and week and remember if you need information and advice from the Carers Centre just email enquiries@ccth.org.uk

Tony Collins-Moore
Carers Academy Manager