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Week of Mar 11th

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

    Shared Reading for Carers


    11th March 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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    Creative Writing

    Creative Writing


    11th March 2024

    Carers have the opportunity to remain in a creative bubble as these sessions are directly after our Shared Reading Group.  Think how you are transported to another world with the reading group and how you can use your imagination to write your own short story, poem and use this time for yourself to think about you.

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

    Counselling for Carers


    12th March 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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    ESOL Class

    ESOL Class


    12th March 2024

    Working with our partner, ELATT, this learning group is for carers, to learn English as a second language, participants will have an academic year of learning including how carers can learn English to help with their caring roles through conversation with health providers.

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    CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre

    CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre


    12th March 2024

    We are pleased to be funding this wonderful weekly event.  So, come and have relaxing meditations and stress-reduction techniques in a friendly setting with plenty of tea and biscuits. A space for supportive conversation and sharing experience, simple guided meditations to unwind, stress-reducing tips to help you in your life.

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  • - Peer support group for carers of someone with Autism, Learning Disability, Physical Disability and/or behaviours that challenge – Hybrid. and 2 other events
    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.


    13th March 2024

    The peer group is monthly there will 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.

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    Counselling for Carers (Student)

    Counselling for Carers (Student)


    13th March 2024

    Our student counsellor offers six, 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.

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    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group


    13th March 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


    14th March 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.

    Good Vibe - Women, Mothers, Girls & Warrior Queens

    Good Vibe - Women, Mothers, Girls & Warrior Queens


    14th March 2024

    This month’s get together is celebrating International Women’s Day and please come a long and celebrate the sisterhood of carers, bring food, yourself and have some fun.

    We Connect Hub

    We Connect Hub


    14th March 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 Tower Hamlets Public Health.

  • - Get Savvy About Scams and 1 other event
    Get Savvy About Scams

    Get Savvy About Scams


    15th March 2024

    Made of Money are offering a set of three simple, fun workshops to help people in Tower Hamlets get savvy about scams. There’s so much about going online that feels great: sharing news and playing games with friends, shopping for great deals and saving money by paying our bills online. But we also know that going online can be risky, with scammers and some businesses out to exploit our natural need for friendship and our desire for a bargain.

    Join our workshops us for a cuppa and a chat, and we’ll share some ways to avoid the scammers and the fake offers, so you and your loved ones can enjoy your time online.

    IT Suite Drop In

    IT Suite Drop In


    15th March 2024

    Our IT suite is open to carers, carers who are students, carers writing CV’s and job applications, online food shopping or just want to check your emails once a week to catch up, meet other carers and have some mental respite.  We do not have a printer and cannot print copies for you, we ask you to be proficient enough to manage on your own as staff can provide minimum support as they are busy with their own work.

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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