MeTime sessions for carers
Our MeTime online sessions are designed to inform you of your rights and to support your wellbeing.
Sessions vary from practical advice on carers' rights and caring to a set of holistic wellbeing sessions that range from confidence-building to creative opportunities like crafting.
Sessions are open to anyone across the UK.
Please be aware these sessions are run by Carers Wales and information sessions are based on Welsh legislation.
Below you will find details of the sessions coming up. To sign up, click the link and fill out a short registration form. We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly and supportive sessions!
May
Wednesday 28 May, 12-12:45pm: Find Calm and Restore Balance
Join this session for a 45-minute guided relaxation designed to support your well-being.
- Positive Reflections: Share what’s been good to help foster a shift in mindset and resilience.
- Mindfulness Practice: Calm your mind and reconnect with the present.
- Guided Relaxation: Let go of stress and find peace.
Relax, restore, and discover a clearer mind and a more relaxed body.
June
Monday 2 June, 2-3pm: Book Club
Take some time for yourself and connect with fellow carers at our friendly Book Club sessions. This is a space to unwind, chat with like-minded people, and enjoy the joy of getting lost in a good book.
New to the group? No problem! Feel free to come along, listen in, and share your favourite reads whenever you're ready. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for a bit of escapism, we’d love to have you with us.
Come along and be part of the conversation!
Monday 9 June, 11am – 12pm: Oil Pastels Workshop
Experiment with oil pastels and have fun creating artwork whilst learning various techniques in a relaxed setting. Artist Lucilla will lead this session, suitable for beginners or experienced artists. Join us in these relaxed online workshops, have a chat or sit back and enjoy getting crafty. We’ll send you materials and a blank postcard to decorate. This is an informal session; we look forward to seeing you!
Tuesday 10 June, 11am – 12:30pm: Power of Attorney with Damian Lines
Damian Lines TEP is the Managing Partner at Rubin Lewis O’Brien Solicitors based in Cwmbran South Wales. During this session he will share what you will need to know about setting up a Power of Attorney for loved ones.
Thursday 12 June, 1-2pm: Dwr Cymru
Are you a carer or being cared for by someone? Did you know that you may be eligible for a cheaper water bill, and other free support services from Welsh Water. Join Jody on the call to learn something new and get the help that you may be missing out on.
Monday 16 June, 11am-12pm: Mind Body Mood
This interactive session will offer ideas and techniques to improve your mood by understanding the power of the mind to change the way we feel, the way we move, and the way we behave.
We will cover how basic NLP words and phrases can help or hinder the way we feel and why certain words and thoughts can have a greater effect than others. We will also look at how changing posture and movement can impact our thoughts and ultimately our moods, giving participants a range of ways to feel calmer, stronger, more resilient and more in control again.
Thursday June 26th 11:00am - 12:00pm: Caring for a Child
Are you a parent carer? In this session you can find out more about your rights, where to go for support and sources of information.
July
July 3rd 11:00am - 12:pm: Caring for a Parent
Are you caring for your parent? Join this session with our Information and Advice Officer Nia to find out about your rights as an unpaid carer and sources of information and support.
Monday 7 July, 2-3pm: Book Club
Take some time for yourself and connect with fellow carers at our friendly Book Club sessions. This is a space to unwind, chat with like-minded people, and enjoy the joy of getting lost in a good book.
New to the group? No problem! Feel free to come along, listen in, and share your favourite reads whenever you're ready. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for a bit of escapism, we’d love to have you with us.
Come along and be part of the conversation!
Tuesday 8 July, 12-1pm: Stretch and Relax
A chair-based stretch and relax session with Carol. This session will gently release tension from the body, particularly shoulders, head and neck. Along with easy breathing exercises to lead into relation.
What you’ll need: a chair to sit on and a if you have them to hand, a tie, belt or scarf – these will add to the stretch
Thursday 10 July, 1-2pm: Managing Guilt as a Carer
During this session, you can discover ways to gain clarity and empower yourself as a carer to look after you, boosting your health and wellbeing.
- Anticipatory grief – why caring is so difficult
- Positive and negative emotions, and the ‘Helper’s High’
- Carer’s guilt – why so many of us suffer this negative emotion and what we can do about it
- Great research on Caregivers and telomeres, by a Nobel prize-winner
- Ensuring carers take regular breaks
- Creating a ‘Me time’ list, to factor in ways to boost carers’ wellbeing.
Tuesday 15 July 1-2pm: Creative Writing for Wellbeing
Cardiff author Rachel and Creative Producer Chantal will guide you through gentle writing prompts as a way to connect with and explore our relationship to creative writing. The workshop is designed to encourage reflection, mindfulness and creativity.
Tuesday 22nd July, 3-4pm: Homefront WWII with National Museum Wales
What was life in Wales like during World War Two? Join this online session to explore World War II related objects with our facilitator. Discover the stories behind them and be inspired to investigate how your local area contributed to the war effort.
August
September
September 29th 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Are you a carer? what you need to know
Are you looking after someone? In this session you can find out about your rights as a carer, getting help and support, your finances and rights in work.
October
October 16th 1:30pm - 2:30pm: Finding yourself after caring
Finding Yourself After Caring is a session that supports people adjusting to life after their caring role has ended. It offers space to reflect on the experience, think about what comes next, and start rebuilding confidence. The session includes practical guidance and the chance to connect with others in a similar situation.