It's easy to feel isolated when you're caring. Held on Zoom, our online Care for a Cuppa chats offer a space to meet other carers, share experiences and find mutual support. We hold weekly sessions, mostly on Monday afternoons, and a monthly evening session if you can't attend during the daytime. You can find all our upcoming session dates and times below.
We also run sessions for carers in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
June Care for a Cuppa dates
Monday 2 June, 11am-12pm - Book here
Monday 16 June, 3-4pm - Book here
Evening Care for a Cuppa – Thursday 19 June, 7:30-8:30pm
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. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to chat and share with other carers and former carers who understand the ups and downs of caring. Book here
Monday 23 June, 3-4pm - Book here
Monday 30 June, 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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