Carers Centre Tower Hamlets Academy:
Improving and enriching the lives of unpaid carers through educational support and learning.
Welcome to the Carers Academy – a unique service provided by The Carers Centre Tower Hamlets. We provide information, inspiration and support for current and former carers.
We know from personal experience how difficult it is to take time for ourselves when in the midst of looking after someone else, especially those with complex needs. AND how easy it is to feel and become socially isolated. All our courses are free, and we aim to provide learning at your own pace.
Whether you want to improve your manual handling and first aid skills, train to care for a specific illness, update your technical skills, or increase your financial management and English-language knowledge, we should have something for you.
The Academy also offers a range of opportunities to connect with others and reduce some of the stresses of daily life through health and well-being courses.
Whether you’re new to caring, extremely experienced or somewhere in between, The Carers Academy is a place to learn, to connect and to become part of a caring community.
The only qualification you need to join the Academy is to be a current or former carer.
To attend all you need to do is register with us. Make an appointment now
If you’d like come to any of these courses and you are a carer registered with us please apply here:
Course place request
Events in September–November 2021
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Carers & Mental Health Programme – with Talking Therapies -Confidence & Self Belief. - - at the Carers Centre
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Carers & Mental Health Programme – with Talking Therapies -Confidence & Self Belief. - - at the Carers Centre
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomWhat actually is confidence and self-belief – what are the differences between these and self-esteem. We will look at why it is important to have self-confidence and belief, especially within the role of a carer and ways to improve this.
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WeConnectCommunities Hub – at the Carers Centre
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WeConnectCommunities Hub – at the Carers Centre
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomThis is a weekly group that brings local E1 residents and carers together to combat loneliness and isolation, get together, have fun, and be engaged. We work in partnership with Jubilee Street practice, Compassionate Neighbours, Social Action for Health, East London Cares and Public Health.
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Healthy Eating, Motivation & Nutrition for carers – Change for Good – Via Zoom.
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Healthy Eating, Motivation & Nutrition for carers – Change for Good – Via Zoom.
ZOOMThis group aims to help carers learn about nutritional food, amazing recipe ideas, encourage walking and getting fitter, supporting, and motivating each other to achieve personal goals.
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Shared Reading for Carers
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Shared Reading for Carers
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomIf you want something much more sedate, then how about joining our weekly online Shared Reading for Carers. This quiet activity enables carers who love reading, being read too, interested in books, stories, or poetry a chance to meet up and take time out of your caring role, take an hour a week to mentally re-charge your batteries and engage with the love of words and written word.
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Understanding Arthritis for Carers & Cared for’s - Zoom
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Understanding Arthritis for Carers & Cared for’s - Zoom
ZOOMWe are pleased that Arthritis Action are delivering a Zoom workshop.
This workshop will help carers look after their own arthritis as well as their loved ones, help with understanding and ways to help keep pain away
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WeConnectCommunities Hub – at the Carers Centre
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WeConnectCommunities Hub – at the Carers Centre
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomThis is a weekly group that brings local E1 residents and carers together to combat loneliness and isolation, get together, have fun, and be engaged. We work in partnership with Jubilee Street practice, Compassionate Neighbours, Social Action for Health, East London Cares and Public Health.
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Healthy Eating, Motivation & Nutrition for carers – Change for Good – Via Zoom.
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Healthy Eating, Motivation & Nutrition for carers – Change for Good – Via Zoom.
ZOOMThis group aims to help carers learn about nutritional food, amazing recipe ideas, encourage walking and getting fitter, supporting, and motivating each other to achieve personal goals.
Creative Writing Group–
Creative Writing Group
ZOOMThis group exchanges ideas to develop short stories for requests from organisations on the lives of carers, the group develops writing techniques as well have fun with the creative writing process. If you are a budding writer, come join the group and have your say in words.
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Shared Reading for Carers
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Shared Reading for Carers
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomIf you want something much more sedate, then how about joining our weekly online Shared Reading for Carers. This quiet activity enables carers who love reading, being read too, interested in books, stories, or poetry a chance to meet up and take time out of your caring role, take an hour a week to mentally re-charge your batteries and engage with the love of words and written word.
Carers Mental Health Programme/Talking Therapies/ Self-esteem.–
Carers Mental Health Programme/Talking Therapies/ Self-esteem.
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomThis workshop will look at the meaning of self-esteem (reflecting on the difference between this and self-worth/belief). We will look at different ways to improve self-esteem and try to find ways to put these into practise on a daily basis
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New Carer Induction - at the Carers Centre
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New Carer Induction - at the Carers Centre
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomThis 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…
WeConnectCommunities Hub – at the Carers Centre–
WeConnectCommunities Hub – at the Carers Centre
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomThis is a weekly group that brings local E1 residents and carers together to combat loneliness and isolation, get together, have fun, and be engaged. We work in partnership with Jubilee Street practice, Compassionate Neighbours, Social Action for Health, East London Cares and Public Health.
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Healthy Eating, Motivation & Nutrition for carers – Change for Good – Via Zoom.
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Healthy Eating, Motivation & Nutrition for carers – Change for Good – Via Zoom.
ZOOMThis group aims to help carers learn about nutritional food, amazing recipe ideas, encourage walking and getting fitter, supporting, and motivating each other to achieve personal goals.
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Shared Reading for Carers
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Shared Reading for Carers
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomIf you want something much more sedate, then how about joining our weekly online Shared Reading for Carers. This quiet activity enables carers who love reading, being read too, interested in books, stories, or poetry a chance to meet up and take time out of your caring role, take an hour a week to mentally re-charge your batteries and engage with the love of words and written word
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WeConnectCommunities Hub – at the Carers Centre
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WeConnectCommunities Hub – at the Carers Centre
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomThis is a weekly group that brings local E1 residents and carers together to combat loneliness and isolation, get together, have fun, and be engaged. We work in partnership with Jubilee Street practice, Compassionate Neighbours, Social Action for Health, East London Cares and Public Health.
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Healthy Eating, Motivation & Nutrition for carers – Change for Good – Via Zoom.
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Healthy Eating, Motivation & Nutrition for carers – Change for Good – Via Zoom.
ZOOMThis group aims to help carers learn about nutritional food, amazing recipe ideas, encourage walking and getting fitter, supporting, and motivating each other to achieve personal goals.
Creative Writing Group–
Creative Writing Group
ZOOMThis group exchanges ideas to develop short stories for requests from organisations on the lives of carers, the group develops writing techniques as well have fun with the creative writing process. If you are a budding writer, come join the group and have your say in words.
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Shared Reading for Carers
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Shared Reading for Carers
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomIf you want something much more sedate, then how about joining our weekly online Shared Reading for Carers. This quiet activity enables carers who love reading, being read too, interested in books, stories, or poetry a chance to meet up and take time out of your caring role, take an hour a week to mentally re-charge your batteries and engage with the love of words and written word.
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CREATE – Ceramics
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CREATE – Ceramics
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomSo we have a new exciting weekly group with our fabulous longstanding partner CREATE and this time we are doing Ceramics…
"In this series of clay workshops we'll explore basic modelling techniques, sculpting and responding to our theme of nature and nourishment. Join us in making functional, decorative, imaginative, and playful pieces for your home. We'll explore the sensory and working with clay in different ways. No prior experience needed, just your imagination - it may get a bit messy!"
The Tuesday Social Club–
The Tuesday Social Club
ZOOMThis 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.
Get in touch
The Carers Centre
21 Brayford Square
London, E1 0SG
020 7790 1765
Opening hours
Monday - Friday – 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday – Closed
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