January Care for a Cuppa dates
Monday 30 January, 3-4pm
This week at Care for a Cuppa we'll be focusing on the cost of living. Join us to discuss any specific issues you've been experiencing, share any tips and advice that you've found helpful and connect with other carers who understand what you're going through. Towards the end of the session we'll highlight some of resources and guidance available on the Carers UK website and show a clip from one of our previous Share and Learn sessions on reducing energy costs. Book here
February Care for a Cuppa dates
Monday 6 February, 11am-12pm - Book here
Monday 13 February, 3-4pm - Book here
Monday 20 February, 3-4pm - Book here
Evening Care for a Cuppa - Thursday 23 February, 7-8pm
Come join this evening Care for a Cuppa to meet other carers, share experiences, and find mutual support. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we particularly encourage working carers to join us. Book here.
Monday 27 February, 3-4pm - Book here
Thank you so much for your support. I just love these sessions. It make me feel part of civilization - otherwise I would be on my own."
(Care for a Cuppa attendee)
How to sign up
If you would like to join, please register by clicking the "Book here" option of the session you wish to attend, and you’ll be sent a confirmation email with details on how to join the chat and a Zoom "join meeting" link. The confirmation email is sent one week prior to each session, and you will also receive an email reminder in the morning of the session. Please also check your spam folder. If you have registered during the weekend or during out of office hours, you will receive a confirmation email as soon as possible. You will need to register for each Care for a Cuppa individually.
Before joining Care for a Cuppa, read our guidelines for our online chats here.
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