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 September–November 2023
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- Reiki for Wellbeing
Reiki for Wellbeing
Reiki for Wellbeing
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1st September 2023This is another new 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.
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- Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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4th September 2023Does your caring role stop you from reading a book or books? When was the last time you had someone read to you?
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 called Dorothy (she is wonderful by the way). This mindful activity gets you to slow down and look inwardly.
Email christine@ccth.org.uk to know more
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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5th September 2023The Carers Centre funds specific counselling for carers, it is a weekly session with up to four sessions, you will be given a set time and 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.
email tony@ccth.org.uk to know more
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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5th September 2023We 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.
Studies have shown peer support, particularly with mental health and emotional issues, can lead to an increased sense of hope and a feeling of empowerment, and diminish feelings of isolation
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- Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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11th September 2023Does your caring role stop you from reading a book or books? When was the last time you had someone read to you?
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 called Dorothy (she is wonderful by the way). This mindful activity gets you to slow down and look inwardly.
Email christine@ccth.org.uk to know more
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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12th September 2023The Carers Centre funds specific counselling for carers, it is a weekly session with up to four sessions, you will be given a set time and 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.
email tony@ccth.org.uk to know more
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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12th September 2023We 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.
Studies have shown peer support, particularly with mental health and emotional issues, can lead to an increased sense of hope and a feeling of empowerment, and diminish feelings of isolation
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- Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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18th September 2023Does your caring role stop you from reading a book or books? When was the last time you had someone read to you?
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 called Dorothy (she is wonderful by the way). This mindful activity gets you to slow down and look inwardly.
Email christine@ccth.org.uk to know more
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- Counselling for Carers and 2 other events
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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19th September 2023The Carers Centre funds specific counselling for carers, it is a weekly session with up to four sessions, you will be given a set time and 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.
email tony@ccth.org.uk to know more
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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19th September 2023We 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.
Studies have shown peer support, particularly with mental health and emotional issues, can lead to an increased sense of hope and a feeling of empowerment, and diminish feelings of isolation
Talking TherapiesTalking Therapies
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19th September 2023Self-Compassion
This workshop by Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies provides an introduction to self-compassion, how it can support our mental health and engaging exercises to build self-compassion. We’ll also reflect as group on our own experiences of compassion and self-compassion and how they impact life as a carer.
Self-compassion can support us in reducing stress, increasing distress tolerance, and increasing problem solving skills. It can support our relationships with others and our own sense of emotional well-being.
This month the session is in person
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- Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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25th September 2023Does your caring role stop you from reading a book or books? When was the last time you had someone read to you?
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 called Dorothy (she is wonderful by the way). This mindful activity gets you to slow down and look inwardly.
Email christine@ccth.org.uk to know more
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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26th September 2023The Carers Centre funds specific counselling for carers, it is a weekly session with up to four sessions, you will be given a set time and 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.
email tony@ccth.org.uk to know more
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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26th September 2023We 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.
Studies have shown peer support, particularly with mental health and emotional issues, can lead to an increased sense of hope and a feeling of empowerment, and diminish feelings of isolation
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- Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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2nd October 2023Our 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 gets you to slow down and look inwardly.
email tony@ccth.org.uk or christine@ccth.org.uk for more information
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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3rd October 2023Carers 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 - London Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - London Buddhist Centre
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3rd October 2023We 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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- Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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9th October 2023Our 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 gets you to slow down and look inwardly.
email tony@ccth.org.uk or christine@ccth.org.uk for more information
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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10th October 2023Carers 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 - London Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - London Buddhist Centre
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10th October 2023We 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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- Reiki for Wellbeing
Reiki for Wellbeing
Reiki for Wellbeing
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13th October 2023This 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
to book an appointment
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- Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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16th October 2023Our 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 gets you to slow down and look inwardly.
email tony@ccth.org.uk or christine@ccth.org.uk for more information
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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17th October 2023Carers 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 - London Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - London Buddhist Centre
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17th October 2023We 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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- Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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23rd October 2023Our 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 gets you to slow down and look inwardly.
email tony@ccth.org.uk or christine@ccth.org.uk for more information
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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24th October 2023Carers 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 - London Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - London Buddhist Centre
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24th October 2023We 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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- Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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30th October 2023Our 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 gets you to slow down and look inwardly.
email tony@ccth.org.uk or christine@ccth.org.uk for more information
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- Counselling for Carers and 2 other events
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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31st October 2023Carers 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 - London Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - London Buddhist Centre
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31st October 2023We 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.
ReThink Consultation GroupReThink Consultation Group
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31st October 2023This monthly consultation group is for invited/signed up carers who are developing physical activities that help maintain better mental health for their loved ones as well as themselves.
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- Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting
Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting
Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting
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2nd November 2023Our monthly meeting is to look at and develop long-term coproduced activities for Carers.
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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7th November 2023Carers 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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7th November 2023Our 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.
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- Reiki for Wellbeing
Reiki for Wellbeing
Reiki for Wellbeing
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10th November 2023This 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.
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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14th November 2023Carers 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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14th November 2023Our 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.
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- Understanding Disability Hate Crime
Understanding Disability Hate Crime
Understanding Disability Hate Crime
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15th November 2023This workshop allows you as carer to understand hate crime with an emphasis on Disability so that you can support the person you care for and know the law as an extra safety precaution for the ones you love.
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- Good Vibe Afternoon- Bring and Share
Good Vibe Afternoon- Bring and Share
Good Vibe Afternoon- Bring and Share
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16th November 2023This month our social afternoon to increase your mood and positive vibes is a low-cost activity, just bring want you want but please something to eat and share, its chance to have an indoor picnic, avoid the cold and have some fun.
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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21st November 2023Carers 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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21st November 2023Our 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.
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- Counselling for Carers and 1 other event
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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28th November 2023Carers 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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28th November 2023Our 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.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday – 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday – Closed
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