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

Thursday 2 May- 11am-12pm: When Coal Was King

When coal was king – Virtual Workshop

Dive into the rich coal mining history of south Wales by joining a coal miner as he starts his working day at Big Pit in 1978. Learn more about mining communities, not just during this period, but all the way back to the Industrial Revolution.

What impact did mining have on the environment? What was life like for a child worker of the Victorian period? How did changes in technology improve the lives of miners and their wives?

There’s also this short Film to watch before the workshop

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Wednesday 8 May - 2-3pm: Book Club

Come along to our first informal and relaxed Book Club session! The session is a chance for carers to get together and take some time for themselves, have a chat with like-minded people and share the escapism of getting lost in a good book. Just bring your favourite book, we'd love to hear a bit about why it's your favourite (no worries if you'd rather just listen in). At the end of the session we will decide which book we fancy reading ahead of the next session and discuss future dates.

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Monday 13th May - 1-2pm: Money Matters for Carers

 

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Wednesday 15 May - 1-2pm: Dementia Action Week with Alzheimer’s Society Cymru

It’s Dementia Action Week and Alzheimer’s Society Cymru would like to provide you with an overview of their latest campaigns and focus as well as a summary of their services; specifically those to support unpaid carers through the dementia journey with their loved ones. The Alzheimer’s Society provides knowledge, information and practical support for anyone affected by dementia or those who may be worried about  possible symptoms and diagnosis. Services are free and can be accessed via telephone, online or face to face, tailored to suit the needs of the individual and providing support for as long as is required, being there for you again and again and again.

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Tuesday 21 May - 1.30-3pm: Red Cross First Aid

This interactive first aid online workshop helps adults learn basic lifesaving skills using everyday objects. The workshop is not accredited, but is a free and simple way to improve your first aid knowledge and build confidence.

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June

Tuesday 4 June - 3-4pm: Mindfulness

Join us for our popular quarterly session of Mindfulness. Learn how to calm racing thoughts, let go of negativity and soothe your mind and body.

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Carers Week

Monday 10th June - 1-2pm: Wellbeing for unpaid carers

This session will explore simple tools and techniques that can boost your wellbeing.

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Wednesday 12th June - 10-11am: Mind, Body and 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 Natural Language Processing (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.

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Thursday 13th June - 11am-12pm: Change is what you make it

As circumstances change, you may be looking to return to the world of work, or perhaps you find that you have more time on your hands to looking at hobbies or rebuilding a social life. This session will explore how we deal with change, what gets in the way, and techniques to overcome some of these hurdles. It will provide some useful techniques to rediscover what might bring us joy, and to dare to dream about living our lives in tune with our true values and beliefs.

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Wednesday 26th June - 11-12pm: Talk from Diabetes Cymru

Find out more about the work of Diabetes Cymru and the support available for people living with or caring for someone with diabetes.

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July

Wednesday 10th July - 11am-12pm: Getting the most out of your Carers Assessment.

Come and join our I&A Officer Nia Constant who will explain how to get the most out of your Carers Needs Assessment.

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Tuesday 16th July - 1-2pm: Crafty Catch Up

Join this online session to meet other carers whilst working on your latest craft project. Whether it is knitting, crochet, diamond dot art, card making, quilling, rock painting, jewellery making or simply anything you enjoy making. This session is informal and a chance to chat, create and connect with other carers.

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Thursday 18th July - 11- 12pm: Could you be a Digital Champion? 

Would you like the opportunity to upskill your digital know how? To find out more, why not join Carers Wales Me Time session with Digital Communities Wales.

The session will explore the importance of Digital Champions and how they can support people across communities in Wales with their digital skills and overcome barriers to digital inclusion.

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