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.
May sessions
Join the Bomb Factory Art Foundation resident artist Lottie Mac for a workshop exploring free-flow drawing and sketching to meditative sounds, focusing on words of comfort. In this session, you will be creating a letter to your future selves, ending with a unique artwork to call your own. For all skills and levels. Thicker paper is advised. This session is limited to 20 participants. Requirements: paper/card, coloured pencils, pastels, coloured chalk. Book here
June sessions
Join us and Cat Regi, for a mindful 'Antiperfection Art' workshop. Cat creates meaningful and accessible art, and through her art and social media presence, she also highlights neurodivergent perspectives and the importance of community and creativity. Antiperfection Circles are about relaxing and practicing enjoying the process. Lots of loose, colourful painting followed by lots of doodling on top. A great mindfulness practice and way of unwinding on your own or with family/friends. For this session, you can use art supplies you might have already at home, or see this article for inspiration of free materials you can use which you might have kicking around in the house (e.g. coffee!) https://badibidu.com/blogs/blogibidu/best-kit-to-get-started-with-watercolour-on-any-budget Book here
Money confidence for everyone every day is at the heart of what we do at TSB. They know this means different things to everyone, so today's session will look to equip you with some of the tools needed to navigate those ups and downs.
TSB will focus on the following topics:
- Tips for managing your money
- Getting support from your bank or building society
- Where to find help and advice Book here
During Carers Week we will be holding a special session for working carers in which Kathryn von Stegmann (Senior Content and Development Officer) will be joining to talk through Carers UK's information on your rights at work, having a conversation with your employer about caring, and the practical support that is available to you. You will then be welcome to ask questions and share your experiences. Book here
The theme for the Thursday of Carers Week focuses on supporting younger carers. We’ll be joined by carers Clare, Marie and Vic for a discussion on being a parent carer and some of the challenges that come with this. We'll be discussing their personal experiences, including issues arising when a child becomes an adult, as well as considering some of the wider societal issues related to social care. There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions and share your own reflections and experiences. Book here
In this session, author and mental health advocate Susan Grundy shares lessons learned on her lifelong journey of caring, triggered by her older sister’s diagnosis of schizophrenia at the age of thirteen. Poignant, deeply moving and woven with humour, Susan’s recent memoir, Mad Sisters, radiates with the potential for well-being and hope despite the collateral damage of mental illness in a family. In this session, Susan will share how she saved herself from drowning in the push-pull whirlpool (resentment-guilt) of the often overlooked sibling carer. Book here
Money confidence for everyone every day is at the heart of what we do at TSB. They know this means different things to everyone, so today’s session will look to equip you with some of the tools needed to keep safe from scams and fraudsters.
TSB will focus on the following topics:
- What is Fraud? Who’s behind it? What are the impacts?
- What are the banks doing?
- Types of Fraud
- How to stay safe
- Where to find extra support Book here
SOS!SEN is a national charity that aims to empower parents and carers of children and young people with SEND to successfully tackle the difficulties they face when trying to secure the right educational provision for their children. This session will cover support available at SOS!SEN, assessment process and EHCPs. There will be time for discussion and questions at the end of the session. 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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