Events & Activities

Events in November 2024

  • - Reiki for Wellbeing
    Reiki for Wellbeing

    Reiki for Wellbeing


    1st November 2024

    Our 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.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
    Shared Reading for Carers

    Shared Reading for Carers


    4th November 2024

    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; this mindful activity enables you to slow down and look inwardly.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Walking & Talking Group

    Walking & Talking Group


    4th November 2024

    Why not come and have a walk in Tower Hamlets with other carers and exercise, lower your blood pressure, connect with people, have fun, and have some mental respite from your caring role. We Meet outside the centre, and we go off in a different direction each session.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Counselling for Carers and 4 other events
    Counselling for Carers

    Counselling for Carers


    5th November 2024

    Carers 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.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    ESOL Class

    ESOL Class


    5th November 2024

    Working with our partner, ELATT, this learning group is for carers, to learn English as a second language, participants will have an academic year of learning including how carers can learn English to help with their caring roles through conversation with health providers.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    CCTH/LBC Drop In at Breathing Space

    CCTH/LBC Drop In at Breathing Space


    5th November 2024

    The 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.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Hospital Carer Group - In the Carers Café

    Hospital Carer Group - In the Carers Café


    5th November 2024

    Each month Fathama our Hospital Worker leads a drop in session for carers who are caring for their elderly and frail loved ones so, please come and pop in if you can make it and get some wonderful support, information and advice and you get the chance to meet other carers who experiencing the same things.

    For more details email fathama@ccth.org.uk 

    Bereavement Group

    Bereavement Group


    5th November 2024

    This monthly Peer Support Group is for carers experiencing a wide range of bereavement,
    grief, and loss related issues. Caring for someone who passes away, a sudden death of a family member or friend, a terminal diagnosis or supporting someone with Dementia can have a big impact on your wellbeing.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Counselling for Carers (Trainee) and 2 other events
    Counselling for Carers (Trainee)

    Counselling for Carers (Trainee)


    6th November 2024

    We 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.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Peer Support Group for carers who face challenging and difficult behaviour from their loved ones

    Peer Support Group for carers who face challenging and difficult behaviour from their loved ones


    6th November 2024

    The peer group is monthly and is for carers of anyone who presents with challenging or difficult behaviour, and this give carers a chance to come together to look at solutions and be able to connect with other carers who just get the situation you find yourself in. There will conversational topics, sometimes consultation and ideas for caring for someone within the client group.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

     

    If you want to join the group from home then click on the link below on date and time 

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7339417664?pwd=yVd5pyvVA51J8a3b9OKmd7MFtbPUBp.1&omn=86880090170

    Meeting ID: 733 941 7664
    Passcode: 12902

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group


    6th November 2024

    This weekly peer support group enables Young Adult Carers to access a range of activities which are co-produced and relevant to them, such as self-care and personal empowerment workshops. They may also choose to use these sessions to discuss their caring role with staff or simply for ‘chill out’ time in order to connect with other Young Adult Carers and get a break from their caring roles. Food and drink are provided.

    email Benjamin@ccth.org.uk to find out more 

  • - Arts, Crafts & Conversation and 1 other event
    Arts, Crafts & Conversation

    Arts, Crafts & Conversation


    7th November 2024

    This group is for carers to learn a craft, develop a hobby, and enjoy some free time. Carers will get to have fun with other carers. This group is also a peer support group and recognises the mental health needs of carers, carers of people with a mental health issue, you can also bring the person you care for.  Materials, refreshments, and fun will be supplied.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Women's Health Peer Group

    Women's Health Peer Group


    7th November 2024

    This new monthly group is being run by Anita a 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.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Good Moves 8-week self-management programme
    Good Moves 8-week self-management programme

    Good Moves 8-week self-management programme


    8th November 2024

    This eight-week course is for carers with health conditions and want to know how to manage them better.  You will meet each week at the Carers Centre and have coaching, learning and fun about how your condition is what it is and how best to make things work for you.

  • - Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
    Shared Reading for Carers

    Shared Reading for Carers


    11th November 2024

    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; this mindful activity enables you to slow down and look inwardly.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Walking & Talking Group

    Walking & Talking Group


    11th November 2024

    Why not come and have a walk in Tower Hamlets with other carers and exercise, lower your blood pressure, connect with people, have fun, and have some mental respite from your caring role. We Meet outside the centre, and we go off in a different direction each session.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Counselling for Carers and 2 other events
    Counselling for Carers

    Counselling for Carers


    12th November 2024

    Carers 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.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    ESOL Class

    ESOL Class


    12th November 2024

    Working with our partner, ELATT, this learning group is for carers, to learn English as a second language, participants will have an academic year of learning including how carers can learn English to help with their caring roles through conversation with health providers.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    CCTH/LBC Drop In at Breathing Space

    CCTH/LBC Drop In at Breathing Space


    12th November 2024

    The 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.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Counselling for Carers (Trainee) and 2 other events
    Counselling for Carers (Trainee)

    Counselling for Carers (Trainee)


    13th November 2024

    We 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.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Get Savvy About Scams

    Get Savvy About Scams


    13th November 2024

    ‘You’re relaxing on the sofa scrolling through Facebook. The autumn chill has started, and you see an advert for a heated throw. Just what you need! But did you know, scammers pay for adverts on Facebook to sell their bogus products? Check out your scam spotting skills with this this quiz from Which? and come along to our consumer scams workshop on 13 November to get even better at spotting scams on social media.’

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group


    13th November 2024

    This weekly peer support group enables Young Adult Carers to access a range of activities which are co-produced and relevant to them, such as self-care and personal empowerment workshops. They may also choose to use these sessions to discuss their caring role with staff or simply for ‘chill out’ time in order to connect with other Young Adult Carers and get a break from their caring roles. Food and drink are provided.

    email Benjamin@ccth.org.uk to find out more 

  • - Arts, Crafts & Conversation and 3 other events
    Arts, Crafts & Conversation

    Arts, Crafts & Conversation


    14th November 2024

    This group is for carers to learn a craft, develop a hobby, and enjoy some free time. Carers will get to have fun with other carers. This group is also a peer support group and recognises the mental health needs of carers, carers of people with a mental health issue, you can also bring the person you care for.  Materials, refreshments, and fun will be supplied.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    World Diabetes Day Carer Workshop

    World Diabetes Day Carer Workshop


    14th November 2024

    As it is world Diabetes Day, we have secured an educational and informative workshop being delivered by Mile End Hospital Diabetes Team and how carers can be proactive about their health as well as Diabetes avoidance.  Learn how what we eat, how we exercise and how to avoid stress,

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Good Vibe Healthy Picnic - World Diabetes Day

    Good Vibe Healthy Picnic - World Diabetes Day


    14th November 2024

    The Workshop will be followed by our monthly Good Vibe afternoon organised by our Carer Champions as this month’s theme will be a healthy picnic, we encourage carers to come to both the workshop and bring their preferred food and stay for a chat and picnic.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Men's Group

    Men's Group


    14th November 2024

    This new monthly group is aimed at any male carer who wishes to spend time with other male carers and see how camaraderie can help you with your caring role, you can talk if you want or NOT, chat about the issues faced by men in today’s world but you might just want to talk football?

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Good Moves 8-week self-management programme and 1 other event
    Good Moves 8-week self-management programme

    Good Moves 8-week self-management programme


    15th November 2024

    This eight-week course is for carers with health conditions and want to know how to manage them better.  You will meet each week at the Carers Centre and have coaching, learning and fun about how your condition is what it is and how best to make things work for you.

    Hospital Carer Group - in the Stroke Ward day Room

    Hospital Carer Group - in the Stroke Ward day Room


    15th November 2024

    Each month Fathama our Hospital Worker leads a drop-in session for carers who are caring for their elderly and frail loved ones so, please come and pop in if you can make it and get some wonderful support, information and advice and you get the chance to meet other carers who experiencing the same things.

    email fathama@ccth.org.uk for more details 

     

  • - Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
    Shared Reading for Carers

    Shared Reading for Carers


    18th November 2024

    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; this mindful activity enables you to slow down and look inwardly.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Walking & Talking Group

    Walking & Talking Group


    18th November 2024

    Why not come and have a walk in Tower Hamlets with other carers and exercise, lower your blood pressure, connect with people, have fun, and have some mental respite from your caring role. We Meet outside the centre, and we go off in a different direction each session.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Counselling for Carers and 2 other events
    Counselling for Carers

    Counselling for Carers


    19th November 2024

    Carers 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.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    ESOL Class

    ESOL Class


    19th November 2024

    Working with our partner, ELATT, this learning group is for carers, to learn English as a second language, participants will have an academic year of learning including how carers can learn English to help with their caring roles through conversation with health providers.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    CCTH/LBC Drop In at Breathing Space

    CCTH/LBC Drop In at Breathing Space


    19th November 2024

    The 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.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Counselling for Carers (Trainee) and 2 other events
    Counselling for Carers (Trainee)

    Counselling for Carers (Trainee)


    20th November 2024

    We 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.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Carers Forum

    Carers Forum


    20th November 2024

    This monthly forum gives carers a chance to come together and discuss their caring roles, feeding back on customer service of organisations and agencies working within Tower Hamlets, explore ideas in which Tower Hamlets can support carers, look at best practice and work in partnership with the Carers Centre to continuously improve its services. The forum enables carers and the Carers Centre to equally give to each other.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    If you want to join the group from home then click on the link below on date and time 

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7339417664?pwd=yVd5pyvVA51J8a3b9OKmd7MFtbPUBp.1&omn=85831682446

    Meeting ID: 733 941 7664
    Passcode: 12902

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group


    20th November 2024

    This weekly peer support group enables Young Adult Carers to access a range of activities which are co-produced and relevant to them, such as self-care and personal empowerment workshops. They may also choose to use these sessions to discuss their caring role with staff or simply for ‘chill out’ time in order to connect with other Young Adult Carers and get a break from their caring roles. Food and drink are provided.

    email Benjamin@ccth.org.uk to find out more 

  • - CARERS RIGHTS DAY and 3 other events
    Arts, Crafts & Conversation

    Arts, Crafts & Conversation


    21st November 2024

    This group is for carers to learn a craft, develop a hobby, and enjoy some free time. Carers will get to have fun with other carers. This group is also a peer support group and recognises the mental health needs of carers, carers of people with a mental health issue, you can also bring the person you care for.  Materials, refreshments, and fun will be supplied.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Introduction to the Garden Club

    Introduction to the Garden Club


    21st November 2024

    We will also be having a trip to the Canary Crossrail Place to look at our new community garden and start preparing for winter plants. We are working in partnership with the Canary Wharf Group, and we are encouraging carers to sign up, volunteer and help develop a wonderful herb garden which can aid wellbeing – if this sounds like something you would like to attend.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting

    Carer Wellbeing Champion Meeting


    21st November 2024

    This peer group advises and works collaboratively with the Wellbeing Academy to develop activities that are coproduced, have a direct access to carers and is a partnership for better wellbeing.

  • - Good Moves 8-week self-management programme
    Good Moves 8-week self-management programme

    Good Moves 8-week self-management programme


    22nd November 2024

    This eight-week course is for carers with health conditions and want to know how to manage them better.  You will meet each week at the Carers Centre and have coaching, learning and fun about how your condition is what it is and how best to make things work for you.

  • - Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
    Shared Reading for Carers

    Shared Reading for Carers


    25th November 2024

    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; this mindful activity enables you to slow down and look inwardly.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Walking & Talking Group

    Walking & Talking Group


    25th November 2024

    Why not come and have a walk in Tower Hamlets with other carers and exercise, lower your blood pressure, connect with people, have fun, and have some mental respite from your caring role. We Meet outside the centre, and we go off in a different direction each session.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Counselling for Carers and 3 other events
    Counselling for Carers

    Counselling for Carers


    26th November 2024

    Carers 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.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    ESOL Class

    ESOL Class


    26th November 2024

    Working with our partner, ELATT, this learning group is for carers, to learn English as a second language, participants will have an academic year of learning including how carers can learn English to help with their caring roles through conversation with health providers.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    CCTH/LBC Drop In at Breathing Space

    CCTH/LBC Drop In at Breathing Space


    26th November 2024

    The 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.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Open University Study Drop In

    Open University Study Drop In


    26th November 2024

    This monthly group is to meet and start you on your learning journey.  Learning can be for career advancement and return to employment, academia or just for fun.  It has been proven that learning helps maintain better wellbeing.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Online Dementia Group and 3 other events
    Online Dementia Group

    Online Dementia Group


    27th November 2024

    This monthly peer support group aims to help carers network, support each other, learn caring tips, and share knowledge, it is your group, and you have a say in how is runs. Carers zoom in from home.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    If you want to join the group from home then click on the link below on date and time 

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7339417664?pwd=yVd5pyvVA51J8a3b9OKmd7MFtbPUBp.1&omn=86136413392

    Meeting ID: 733 941 7664
    Passcode: 12902

    Counselling for Carers (Trainee)

    Counselling for Carers (Trainee)


    27th November 2024

    We 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.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Dementia Friends with Alzheimer's Society

    Dementia Friends with Alzheimer's Society


    27th November 2024

    This learning workshop is delivered by Alzheimer’s Society to new carers of someone with Dementia.  This gives carers a chance to learn a more in-depth knowledge on dementia related issues and what you can do as a carer to support your loved one with Dementia.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group

    Young Adult Carer Peer Support Group


    27th November 2024

    This weekly peer support group enables Young Adult Carers to access a range of activities which are co-produced and relevant to them, such as self-care and personal empowerment workshops. They may also choose to use these sessions to discuss their caring role with staff or simply for ‘chill out’ time in order to connect with other Young Adult Carers and get a break from their caring roles. Food and drink are provided.

    email Benjamin@ccth.org.uk to find out more 

  • - Arts, Crafts & Conversation and 1 other event
    Arts, Crafts & Conversation

    Arts, Crafts & Conversation


    28th November 2024

    This group is for carers to learn a craft, develop a hobby, and enjoy some free time. Carers will get to have fun with other carers. This group is also a peer support group and recognises the mental health needs of carers, carers of people with a mental health issue, you can also bring the person you care for.  Materials, refreshments, and fun will be supplied.

     Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

    We Connect Hub

    We Connect Hub


    28th November 2024

    This weekly group enables carers feeling isolated to connect with local residents, carers will have the chance to undertake health and nutrition classes, exercise classes, advice, fun and games.  We work in partnership with St Joseph’s Hospice and LBTH.

    Contact wellbeing@ccth.org.uk to book a place

  • - Good Moves 8-week self-management programme
    Good Moves 8-week self-management programme

    Good Moves 8-week self-management programme


    29th November 2024

    This eight-week course is for carers with health conditions and want to know how to manage them better.  You will meet each week at the Carers Centre and have coaching, learning and fun about how your condition is what it is and how best to make things work for you.