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
Over 6 sessions, Sara Challice uses insight, strategies and psychology to help you empower yourself as a carer and improve your wellbeing. How is your mental and physical health? In this session, Sara looks at ‘caregivers burnout’ and why carers need to take extra care of themselves. She also discusses your survival mechanism, which may be draining you. Finally, discover great research on caregivers from a Nobel prizewinner, as well as looking at improving the quality of your sleep. Book here
Join us and coaches Rachael Wyartt and Priya Shah for a session looking at what stress is, the affects it has on us and our bodies, and how we might be able to manage it with kindness. This informative and interactive session will look at the how acts of kindness can produce positive, physiological changes in the body to help overcome some of the effects of stress. The session will look at the importance of being kind to yourself and seeing the kindness in what you do. There'll be time for questions, and for you to share any thought you have. Book here
To mark Dementia Action Week, we're holding a film screening and discussion of the short film Let's Dance Again produced by Donna Marie. Let's Dance Again revolves around William, who lives with Alzheimer's and his niece Esme, who is new to caring for him. It explores how the characters learn to cope with one another and shows the powerful connection music has with memory. Following the screening, we'll have an open discussion with the producer Donna, and there'll be plenty of time for you to ask questions and share your own reflections and experiences. Book here
Over 6 sessions, Sara Challice uses insight, strategies and psychology to help you empower yourself as a carer and improve your wellbeing. Many carers endure life, but this is not beneficial for either you or those around you. Sara looks at ensuring your self-care and why it is important to focus on the good stuff. She also explores mindfulness and the importance of ‘me time’. In this session, you’ll dive deeper and look at the ’D word’. Book here
To follow on from and mark Mental Health Awareness week, we'll be holding a session focusing on mental health awareness and support. We'll be joined by Alyssa from the charity Mind, who will sharing some useful information both on looking after your own mental health as a carer, as well as looking after someone experiencing mental health problems. We'll also be hearing from carer and volunteer Matthew about his experience of caring for his brothers with mental health conditions. There'll be plenty of time for you to ask questions and share your own reflections and experiences. Book here
Join us and sighted guide trainers Carole and Paula from the charity Guide Dogs for an informative session on sighted guiding and how to support someone with a vision impairment. This session will introduce some of the basic guiding techniques for adults with sight loss. Anyone is welcome to join, whether you care for someone living with sight loss or would just like to learn and develop these important skills. 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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