Carers Wellbeing Academy
Improving the emotional and physical wellbeing of unpaid carers through Information; Connection; & Support.
Welcome to the Carers Wellbeing Academy – a unique and dynamic service provided by The Carers Centre Tower Hamlets.
We provide a holistic wide range of activities; workshops; and groups that informs, connects, and supports carers with maintaining and improving their wellbeing and helps them to effectively manage their caring role.
We have designed all our services directly with carers to ensure that they are person-centred, relevant, and accessible – we do this by:
Informing
We run educational and learning workshops on condition specific issues related to both the carer and the person they care for, activities to help carers with their mental and physical wellbeing as well as helping carers look for opportunities to have a life beyond their caring role.
Connecting
We develop partnerships with both carers and other organisations to enable carers to feel less isolated, to be heard and valued and to experience the positivity of peer led groups by taking part. We encourage carers to connect creatively through artistic endeavours that provide much needed mindfulness and mental respite.
Supporting
We provide inspiration and support for current and former carers. Our wrap around activities includes, counselling, carer retreats, physical exercise classes as well as signposting to employment & training schemes, online platforms that enhance better emotional wellbeing and experienced providers who deliver face to face activities that positively combat negative wellbeing.
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. So please click on our calendar which is updated monthly to check out what activities can suit you around your caring role, obligations or if you are a working carer and come and join in.
Our service is underpinned by the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ – a comprehensive framework that ensures that all aspects of a carer’s needs are met using a dynamic; personable; and an accessible approach.
Please check out our wellbeing pages to understand how you can maintain good physical and emotional wellbeing through participating in our activities and groups; linking in with our community partner initiatives; and connecting with national information and support.
To attend all you need to do is register with us. Make an appointment now
If you’d like to come to any of these activities and you are a carer registered with us, please apply here
Course place request
Events in April–June 2024
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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2nd April 2024Carers 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.
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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2nd April 2024The 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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- Counselling for Carers Trainee
Counselling for Carers Trainee
Counselling for Carers Trainee
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3rd April 2024We 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,
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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9th April 2024Carers 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.
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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9th April 2024The 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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- Counselling for Carers Trainee
Counselling for Carers Trainee
Counselling for Carers Trainee
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10th April 2024We 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,
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- Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting
Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting
Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting
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11th April 2024Our 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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- Reiki for Wellbeing
Reiki for Wellbeing
Reiki for Wellbeing
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12th April 2024Our 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.
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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16th April 2024Carers 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.
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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16th April 2024The 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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- Counselling for Carers Trainee
Counselling for Carers Trainee
Counselling for Carers Trainee
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17th April 2024We 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,
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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23rd April 2024Carers 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.
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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23rd April 2024The 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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- Counselling for Carers Trainee
Counselling for Carers Trainee
Counselling for Carers Trainee
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24th April 2024We 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,
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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30th April 2024Carers 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.
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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30th April 2024The 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.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday – 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday – Closed
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