Carer Action Blog

We aim to provide a weekly blog and it is filled with stories of caring by the author, local information for carers in and around Tower Hamlets, arts and events that are free and personal safety, health related tips for carers to maintain good well-being.

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Hello Everyone – How are you feeling?

December 12th, 2025

I wanted to ask How are you feeling? Over the last few weeks i have discussed looking after your Physical and Mental Health and I just wanted to ask – How are you feeling? It seems quite scary listening to the news about the numbers of flu cases rising, this new super flu and just […]

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Hello Everyone – Looking after your Physical Health

December 5th, 2025

I wanted to talk about your physical health  Last week I discussed looking after your Mental Health and this week is looking after your physical health – yes they are intertwined but I am highlighting it this week as I write the blog with a stinking cold.  I came down fast yesterday afternoon and had […]

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Hello Everyone – Looking after your Mental Health

November 28th, 2025

I wanted to talk about Mental Health  I have just returned from a week’s holiday (I have been back at work a week) but my rested body feels still rested.  I have realised that taking time for myself is a positive and with the last couple of years I have had. I do feel more […]

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Hello Everyone – Attendance

November 13th, 2025

I wanted to talk about Attendance I am doing a quick short blog today as I am going on leave but I just wanted to say that the attendance at the weekly mindfulness’ meditation has dropped off and I have to highlight that if this does continue I have to review the timetable. As you […]

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Hello Everyone – Let’s Celebrate who we are

November 7th, 2025

I wanted to talk about Celebrating who we are  I wanted to remind everyone that Thursday 13th November we are having an afternoon tea from 1pm at the Carers Centre kindly provided by …. Who We Are Employee Volunteering CiC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to connecting businesses with their local communities. We specialise in […]

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Hello Everyone – Caring is Generosity

October 31st, 2025

I wanted to talk about how Caring is Generosity  Firstly, I could not manage the Wellbeing Academy without the generosity of all the volunteers that help make the monthly calendar interesting, varied and what carers ask for. Today we are having a Halloween Party and a special thanks to Alan for all is hard work […]

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