Our new autumn wellbeing programme starts back 19th Aug. Join us for any or all of the activities, meet other carers, look after yourself, have fun, keep fit, de-stress - and so much more. Don't forget we can provide respite cover for you if you need it to get time for yourself. Contact Ruth for more information: ruth@eastend-carers.co.uk
Being a carer affects our relationships with our family and many others. We have put together a course to explore the changes in relationships that can take place when we are a carer. We will explore the process of change, roles and responsibilities, dealing with our emotions, communicating well, and mental health and wellbeing. The course will start on Thursday 29th Aug, 9.30am-12.30am, for four weeks, and then a reflective session on 10th October. More info from ruth@eastend-carers.co.uk
Our Wellbeing programme is underway with lots to help you deal with stress, enjoy some time being creative, or just get out of the house for lunch. We have Music & Movement, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Crafts, Singing and other wellbeing sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. We are also serving soup lunches on these days so you can stay for a couple of sessions. Check out the information on the Wellbeing Page. We can provide replacement care while you attend any of our [...]
Scottish Autism has launched a series of weekly ‘live’ advice sessions designed to tackle the challenges carers and family members of those with an autism spectrum condition (ASC) face during COVID-19. Parents are invited to forward questions in advance, not during the session. Questions can be emailed to events@scottishautism.org by noon on the day prior to each event. These will be answered by a member of the Scottish Autism Support Team during the live sessions and followed up, where necessary, by email. The [...]
