Carers Week activities

This week, between 7 and 13 June, is Carers Week – the annual campaign that highlights the challenges unpaid carers face.

Carers are unpaid and look after family or partner or friend because they are ill, frail or have a disability.

The campaign recognises the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the country.

Carers Week helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and thereby access much-needed support from local organisations.

This year the theme for Carers Week is Make Caring Visible and Valued, which focuses on the importance of not only recognising carers, but also valuing them for the vital contribution they make on a daily basis.

Below is a list of forthcoming events, projects and services for carers run by Hackney Carers Centre.

Take charge of procrastination, With Coaching for Unpaid Carers
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WCipA1BsSb6jta5WenkOiQ

Counselling for Carers
Various dates and times throughout the week
https://www.hackneycarers.org.uk/counselling

Telephone Advice and Information for Carers
Various dates and times throughout the week
Receive advice and information on all aspects of welfare benefits, housing, disability rights and social care services. Email info@hackneycarers.org.uk to refer into the service.

Mindfulness for Carers 
Thursday, June 10, 2021
11:00am-12:00pm
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zqCR5jshQUqc8Ocyvw1ZVA

Chair Yoga
Thursday, June 10, 2021
6:00pm-7:00pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5AnPXL7TE2xrpFLvB0vHA

Rainbow Dance Party with Rachel Sparks
Friday, June 11, 2021
11:30am-12:30pm
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IYv_OC8ASEWe7SJfAIctqw