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Week of Feb 1st

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

    Shared Reading for Carers


    29th January 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


    29th January 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 1 other event
    Counselling for Carers

    Counselling for Carers


    30th January 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/LBC Drop In

    CCTH/LBC Drop In


    30th January 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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  • - Online Dementia Group and 2 other events
    Online Dementia Group

    Online Dementia Group


    31st January 2024

    This monthly peer support group aims to help carers network, support each other, learn caring tips, and share knowledge, it is your group, and you have a say in how is runs. Carers can either come to the centre or zoom in from home.

    Bengali Dementia Carers Group

    Bengali Dementia Carers Group


    31st January 2024

    This peer support group has been coproduced and developed with Bengali carers of loved ones with Dementia and is a monthly group for carers to support each other, learn to manage their caring role, carers can bring the person their cared for, and activities will include condition related learning, access to gardening and Islamic Art drawing.

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group


    31st January 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


    1st February 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.

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    CREATE Photography

    CREATE Photography


    1st February 2024

    This group is for carers to learn Photography and the associated skills to take vivid and exciting pictures. 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.  Materials, refreshments, and fun will be supplied. Carers must book a place and will learn photographic skills.

    We Connect Hub

    We Connect Hub


    1st February 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.

  • - ESOL Class and 2 other events
    ESOL Class

    ESOL Class


    2nd February 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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    Reiki for Wellbeing

    Reiki for Wellbeing


    2nd February 2024

    This activity as part of our volunteer/accredited Carer Health Champions programme.  Each month our Champion Jill and our new volunteer Lorraine will provide you up to 30-minute healing sessions for you to relax, be mindful and take time for yourselves.

    email christine@ccth.org.uk 

    IT Suite Drop In

    IT Suite Drop In


    2nd February 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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