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.
September sessions
Join us to unwind together, relax and explore our inner landscape, whatever your beliefs. This session will be guided by Mariano Marcigaglia, a Spiritual Care volunteer who has been meditating for over 40 years and is currently helping with the running of equivalent sessions for the out-patients of the Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, as well as at The Royal Marsden. It will consist of the cultivation of embodied awareness both in formal sitting and in daily life, as well as the development of goodwill and compassion towards ourselves and others. Book here
We are celebrating our patron Johnnie Walker’s radio show ‘Sounds of the 70s’ with a special 70s music themed Share & Learn! You are invited to share your musical memories and connections, with a particular focus on ‘Care & Family’; whether it’s a song, an artist, or even a lyric, we do hope you can join us to celebrate this wonderful decade of music.
If you have any 70s song requests that you’d like us to play during the session, please email fundraising@carersuk.org before the session. Book here
October sessions
Join us during Liver Cancer Awareness month with Louise, an outreach development officer from the British Liver Trust. The British Liver Trust are the largest UK liver charity for people affected by a liver condition and lead the fight against liver disease and liver cancer. Louise will talk to us about the UK liver disease crisis, why we need to raise awareness, provide tips on how to ‘Love your Liver’ and share information on the free support available for anyone affected by a liver condition. Book here
Step into the rhythm and let loose in this session delivered by UCL Salsa Society President, Martha Stasinaki. UCL's Salsa Society is one of the biggest societies in UCL's Students' Union and last year they launched the UCL Salsa Outreach program to share their enthusiasm and experience of the dance of salsa. Martha will cover a brief history of the dance before guiding participants through the basic steps and ending with a short, choreographed dance. Book here
Carers UK will be holding a panel discussion to identify and discuss some of the issues facing Black carers, as well as some of the wider challenges faced by carers from ethnic minority communities. The panel will be hosted by Matthew McKenzie - Author of "Race, Caring and mental health" who is also a carer activist. He will be interviewing a number of carers who will present their views on the importance of Black history and the identification of carers within the Black community. Book here
Join us for a Diabetes Awareness session with the charity Diabetes UK. Diabetes UK is the nation’s leading diabetes charity, funding life changing research into diabetes and providing an array of services for people living with diabetes. The session will be presented by Diabetes UK Volunteer Martin Emmerson and will cover: what is diabetes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, living well with diabetes, diabetes complications and how Diabetes UK helps. Book here
Join us with Hazel Carter who was a carer for her mum, who had vascular dementia, when her husband was diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease (MND). Hazel gave up work to care for him. Since her husband passed away (just before lockdown), Hazel has written a book about the couple’s journey and is now a campaigner on behalf of carers. She has spoken about her experiences, and shared tips to avoid burn out, to hundreds of people around the UK. When not public speaking she supports carers as a volunteer at her local hospice. There will be opportunities for you to ask questions and share your own reflections and experiences. 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.
Carers Scotland and Carers Northern Ireland also run Care for a Cuppa sessions for carers based in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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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Press Release for Poverty and financial hardship of unpaid carers in Scotland report 2024.
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