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 November 2021–January 2022
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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 – with Talking Therapies - at the Carers Centre/Zoom–
Carers & Mental Health Programme – with Talking Therapies - at the Carers Centre/Zoom
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomAssertiveness Part 1: Education based
Assertiveness is an important skill to have when we are trying to balance our own needs as well as our cared-for. This workshop will look at where individuals may be on the scale of assertiveness and various techniques to improve this. We will then create an action plan to put this into practise. This workshop will be followed by a 2nd one in December.
email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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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!"
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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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ESOL Class
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ESOL Class
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomGreat News!!!
We have ESOL every Friday 10.30pm to 12.30pm, we are providing a prayer space for students if required and we welcome any carer who wishes to improve their English. Learn how to talk to your Social Worker, GP, advocate for your loved one, talk to other carers and the world is your oyster…
Email tony@ccth.org.uk for more details
Creative Writing Group–
Creative Writing Group
ZOOMThis group exchanges ideas to develop short stories for example requests from organisations on the lives of carers, fun stories for the love of it and 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.
Email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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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!"
email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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New Carer Induction
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New Carer Induction
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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ESOL Class
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ESOL Class
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomGreat News!!!
We have ESOL every Friday 10.30pm to 12.30pm, we are providing a prayer space for students if required and we welcome any carer who wishes to improve their English. Learn how to talk to your Social Worker, GP, advocate for your loved one, talk to other carers and the world is your oyster…
Email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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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.
Emai, tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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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!"
Email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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ESOL Class
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ESOL Class
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomGreat News!!!
We have ESOL every Friday 10.30pm to 12.30pm, we are providing a prayer space for students if required and we welcome any carer who wishes to improve their English. Learn how to talk to your Social Worker, GP, advocate for your loved one, talk to other carers and the world is your oyster…
Email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
Creative Writing Group–
Creative Writing Group
ZOOMThis group exchanges ideas to develop short stories for example requests from organisations on the lives of carers, fun stories for the love of it and 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.
Email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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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.
Email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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CREATE – Ceramics
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CREATE – Ceramics
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomOur last session with the wonderful CREATE and a big Thank you - I am looking forward to the exhibtion
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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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ESOL Class
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ESOL Class
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomGreat News!!!
We have ESOL every Friday 10.30pm to 12.30pm, we are providing a prayer space for students if required and we welcome any carer who wishes to improve their English. Learn how to talk to your Social Worker, GP, advocate for your loved one, talk to other carers and the world is your oyster.
Email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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Shared Reading for Carers
–
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.
Email tony@ccth.org.uk for a place
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Counselling for Carers Day - Carers Centre or Zoom
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Counselling for Carers Day - Carers Centre or Zoom
The Carers Centre21 Brayford SquareLondon, E1 0SGUnited KingdomThe Carers Centre funds specific counselling for carers, if you think this is for you then you will need to consult with your centre worker, who will decide if you meet the criteria and refer. There is a waiting list, but it is worth waiting.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday – 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday – Closed
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