Events & Activities

Week of Nov 4th

  • - 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.