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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Arts, Crafts & Conversation – Sashiko
April 29th, 2026
This month the carer champions will be sharing their expertise on all forms of Embroidery so why not come and have a go, stay for refreshments and that all important conversation. Sashiko, meaning “little stabs” in Japanese, is a 400-year-old embroidery technique featuring precise, geometric running stitches, historically used for strengthening, repairing, and insulating clothing […]
Chatty Café
April 29th, 2026
Kismet Café, in partnership with Carers Centre Tower Hamlets, is proud to be part of the Chatty Café scheme, offering a relaxed and carer‑friendly space where unpaid carers can take a break from both the hospital environment and their caring role. The Chatty Café Scheme is the UK’s leading non-profit social enterprise dedicated to tackling […]
N-Able LBTH Council Workers Peer Support Group
February 27th, 2026
This new monthly group is for carers who work for Tower Hamlets Council. It is an online group where carers get to chat about working and caring.
Women’s Health Group
November 28th, 2025
This monthly group is being run by carer health champion and this group will look at women’s health, swap tips for the menopause, women’s health, how sisterhood and connection can support good emotional and physical wellbeing.
Caring Together Group
November 28th, 2025
A 90 minute-fortnightly Health and Wellbeing peer support group for CARERS who are part of Barnsley Street Hub living or working in PCN1 or looking after family, friends’ neighbours living in PCN1. Focus on Mindfulness, Self-Care, Relaxation, Fun, Movement, Connection. For more information please contact enquiries@ccth.org.uk
Carer Champion Film Coproduction
October 31st, 2025
Our Champions will be shown 2 different ideas for a carers film that will advertise what a carer is at GP surgeries as they have been working with students QMUL
