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Week of Apr 8th

  • - Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
    Shared Reading for Carers

    Shared Reading for Carers


    8th April 2024

    Our weekly reading group enables carers to sit round a table, have fun with other carers and have a short story read to them by an experienced Reader; this mindful activity enables you to slow down and look inwardly.

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    Ramble for better health

    Ramble for better health


    8th April 2024

    Why not come and have a walk in Tower Hamlets with other carers and exercise, lower your blood pressure, connect with people, have fun, and have some mental respite from your caring role. We Meet outside the centre, and we go off in a different direction each session.

  • - Counselling for Carers and 2 other events
    Counselling for Carers

    Counselling for Carers


    9th April 2024

    Carers are offered four, one-hour sessions where they are able to discuss the pressures and issues of the caring role and given coping mechanisms and strategies to effectively manage their caring role.  These are provided either face to face, virtually on Zoom, or by telephone.

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    CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre

    CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre


    9th April 2024

    The Tuesday morning Drop-In session at Breathing Space in the London Buddhist Centre is an opportunity to have tea, coffee and biscuits with other carers in a calm peaceful environment. There is time to connect socially with others as well as engage in a mindful meditation to help relax and restore. This is a non-religious activity and is open to all. You can arrive anytime Fromm 11am, with the meditation starting at 11.45am and ending by 1pm when carers often go for lunch together in a local café.

     

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    Open University Study Group

    Open University Study Group


    9th April 2024

    This monthly group is to meet and start you on your learning journey.  Learning can be for career advancement and return to employment, academia or just for fun.  It has been proven that learning helps maintain better wellbeing.

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  • - Counselling for Carers Trainee and 2 other events
    Counselling for Carers Trainee

    Counselling for Carers Trainee


    10th April 2024

    We have a trainee counsellor who will offer six one-hour sessions to carers. The wellbeing team will triage our waiting list and the counsellor will undertake the sessions to enable carers feel better equipped to manage their caring role.  These are provided either face to face, virtually on Zoom,

     

    Peer support group for carers of someone with Autism, Learning Disability, Physical Disability and/or behaviours that challenge – Hybrid.

    Peer support group for carers of someone with Autism, Learning Disability, Physical Disability and/or behaviours that challenge – Hybrid.


    10th April 2024

    The peer group is monthly and there will conversational topics, sometimes consultation and ideas for caring for someone within the client group.  Most importantly other carers will be on hand to swap tips, give advice and welcome you into their caring presence.

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group


    10th April 2024

    This weekly peer support group enables Young Adult Carers to access a range of activities which are co-produced and relevant to them, such as self-care and personal empowerment workshops. They may also choose to use these sessions to discuss their caring role with staff or simply for ‘chill out’ time in order to connect with other Young Adult Carers and get a break from their caring roles. Food and drink are provided.

  • - Arts, Crafts & Conversation and 2 other events
    Arts, Crafts & Conversation

    Arts, Crafts & Conversation


    11th April 2024

    This group is for carers to learn a craft, develop a hobby, and enjoy some free time. Carers will get to have fun with other carers. This group is also a peer support group and recognises the mental health needs of carers, carers of people with a mental health issue, you can also bring the person you care for.  Materials, refreshments, and fun will be supplied.

    Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting

    Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting


    11th April 2024

    Our monthly group is for our volunteer health and wellbeing champions to meet and help with the direction of the carer’s wellbeing academy and for us to share volunteer experiences.

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    We Connect Hub

    We Connect Hub


    11th April 2024

    This weekly group enables carers feeling isolated to connect with local residents, carers will have the chance to undertake health and nutrition classes, exercise classes, advice, fun and games.  We work in partnership with St Joseph’s Hospice and LBTH.

  • - Reiki for Wellbeing
    Reiki for Wellbeing

    Reiki for Wellbeing


    12th April 2024

    Our volunteer reiki healers spend 30 minutes using their skills to make you feel relaxed, centred and feeling like you can undertake your caring role more successfully.  You will be able to discuss what conditions you suffer from and seek their advice.

Get in touch

The Carers Centre
21 Brayford Square
London, E1 0SG

020 7790 1765

enquiries@ccth.org.uk

Opening hours

Monday - Friday – 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday – Closed

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