Carer Action Blog

We aim to provide a weekly blog and it is filled with stories of caring by the author, local information for carers in and around Tower Hamlets, arts and events that are free and personal safety, health related tips for carers to maintain good well-being.

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Hello Everyone – Attendance

November 13th, 2025

I wanted to talk about Attendance I am doing a quick short blog today as I am going on leave but I just wanted to say that the attendance at the weekly mindfulness’ meditation has dropped off and I have to highlight that if this does continue I have to review the timetable. As you […]

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Hello Everyone – Let’s Celebrate who we are

November 7th, 2025

I wanted to talk about Celebrating who we are  I wanted to remind everyone that Thursday 13th November we are having an afternoon tea from 1pm at the Carers Centre kindly provided by …. Who We Are Employee Volunteering CiC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to connecting businesses with their local communities. We specialise in […]

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Hello Everyone – Caring is Generosity

October 31st, 2025

I wanted to talk about how Caring is Generosity  Firstly, I could not manage the Wellbeing Academy without the generosity of all the volunteers that help make the monthly calendar interesting, varied and what carers ask for. Today we are having a Halloween Party and a special thanks to Alan for all is hard work […]

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Hello Everyone – Caring is for all

October 24th, 2025

I wanted to talk about how Caring is for all Imagine if you wanted to join a group but could not leave your cared for at home.  You feel isolated, excluded but you need the support of your peers so you look to the Carers Centre activities for engagement and you are pleased to see […]

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Hello Everyone – A time to stand and be together

October 10th, 2025

I wanted to talk about how Carers really do stand together, celebrate and support each other  I have been very touched this week as I have observed carers supporting each other, getting together, celebrating birthdays, cooking for each other, making gifts and just being a wonderful community that stands together. Good on you all and […]

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Hello Everyone – We Are Appalled By all forms of Hate .

October 3rd, 2025

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I wanted to talk about hate, hate crime and my love to Manchester  I just wanted to say a few words but I do urge you to keep reading as there is a message from Tower Hamlets Council on the appalling attack at a Manchester Synagogue yesterday. One of things I loved about living in […]

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