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From carer information sessions run by our Helpline advisers to wellbeing sessions and discussions with carers on diverse experiences of caring. We add new sessions every week so keep an eye on this page for more!

Our series of Pilates and Hatha yoga sessions have now ended, but we hope to be able to offer more of these in the future.

Please note that all our sessions have automated closed captions from Rev.

 

 

November sessions

In this session, Access Social Care will introduce carers to AccessAva, an innovative online solution designed to help people access the social care support they are legally entitled to. AccessAva provides clear, legally grounded information about community care, empowering carers and their families to better understand their rights. During the session, we will demonstrate how AccessAva works, how it can guide users through social care challenges and generate tailored letters to help resolve issues. Book here

Join professional photographer Becky Mursell for a fun filled photography workshop, focused on supporting you to enter the 2024/25 Carers UK Photography Competition.  In this session we will be exploring some ways in which you could approach the first theme, ‘All About Caring’. Through short, structured activities, you will be encouraged to adopt a playful and curious approach that will help spark your imagination. No prior knowledge, experience or fancy equipment needed, only access to a phone/camera, notepad and just a willingness to get stuck in! This workshop is open to all. You do not need to enter the competition in order to take part in this workshop, nor do you need to take part in the workshop to enter the competition! Registrations limited to 25 participants on a first come first serve basis. Book Here 

Join us with Deborah Redman from Multiple Sclerosis Society, a charity that supports people with Multiple sclerosis (MS) which is a neurological condition affecting your nerves. Deborah will provide information on types of MS, support available and more about their work.  There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions and share your own reflections and experiences. Book here 

Get your body moving with a fun and accessible fitness session to help re-energise this November. Sophie, a certified personal trainer and fitness coach, will warm you up with some mobility, get you working on your strength and cool you down with some flexibility, a perfect way to end your afternoon! Book here

Join us with professional storyteller Vanessa Woolf to wrap you in words and lead you on a journey of the imagination. Vanessa will tell you her wondrous and acclaimed version of Hans Andersen's The Snow Queen. This is a magical tale of icy snow and gentle summer, mirrors and reality, demons and angels- and it has a glorious happy ending. The story will last for 30 minutes with a Q&A afterwards. Book here

Join Andrew Kauffmann for the first in a series of three workshops on writing and telling your stories. Andrew is a writer, carer and coach who will use gentle prompts to help you explore what you'd like to write. He will provide a confidential space to begin writing down what feels timely and topical for you, be it in a journal, or through creative writing. Book here

December sessions

Join professional photographer Becky Mursell for a fun filled photography workshop, focused on supporting you to enter the 2024/25 Carers UK Photography Competition. In this session we will be exploring some ways in which you could approach the second theme, ‘In My Community’. Through short, structured activities, you will be encouraged to adopt a playful and curious approach that will help spark your imagination. No prior knowledge, experience or fancy equipment needed, only access to a phone/camera, notepad and just a willingness to get stuck in! This workshop is open to all. You do not need to enter the competition in order to take part in this workshop, nor do you need to take part in the workshop to enter the competition! Registrations limited to 25 participants on a first come first serve basis. Book Here.  

Want to write gripping dialogue or build drama into your story? Join Andrew Kauffmann for the second in a series of three workshops on writing and telling your stories. Andrew is a writer, carer and coach who will use gentle prompts to help you explore what you'd like to write. This is a place to pause, get creative and learn the skills to write in a way that suits you. Book here

In this final workshop in our series of three, writer, carer and coach Andrew Kauffmann will help you to gain confidence in telling your story and take your writing to the next level. We will also consider how we can prioritise our wellbeing when writing challenging or sensitive material and think about how to sustain a writing routine. Book here

 

Note on signing up to our sessions

Our Share and Learn events are generally bookable via Zoom. Once you have registered by clicking the "Book here" option of the session you wish to attend, you will be sent a confirmation email with a Zoom "join meeting" link. Please note you may not receive your link straight away. 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 Share and Learn individually.

 

Session recordings

To help more carers enjoy the benefits of Share and Learn, some sessions will be recorded. Only the speaker/facilitator’s section will be publicly shared. If you do not wish to be recorded, you are welcome to turn off your camera/audio during this part of the session.

 

Want to chat with other carers?

As well as Share and Learns, we run weekly online Care for a Cuppa sessions, where you can meet other carers, share experiences and find mutual support. 

 

Our sessions across the UK

 

Me Time for carers in Wales

Our Me Time sessions run by Carers Wales are a series of online activities to support your wellbeing. Activities range from practical advice on carers' rights and caring, to emotional and physical wellbeing sessions like mindfulness and dance, to creative opportunities like crafting and cooking. See what's on.

 

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Watch Share and Learn in your own time

You can now catch up with previous Share and Learn sessions on our videos page.

Carer roadshows

Carers UK is travelling across England and Wales to meet local carers, share updates on what we’re doing and hear what’s important to you in your area.

We’d love to see you on our travels, so if you’re nearby, come along to one of our events if you can.

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