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Carers Week

Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution made by the UK's 6.5 million carers.  The theme this year is 'Recognising and supporting carers in the community'.  Check out what we're doing and get involved!

What's on for Carers Week?

Carers Week events

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30 miles in June
Thursday, 1 June 2023
Time:
Anytime in June

30 miles in June

Anywhere your feet take you!!

Sign up for our fundraising and awareness event of the year! Signs up asap for a FREE SCC t-shirt! It's free to sign up, you can walk in your own time, where and with whomever you want - or with no one at all, just for some 'me' time! Make a personal donation or collect sponsorships and walk 30 miles throughout June. Take photos of your walks and share your challenge on social media.

Chill & Learn Carers Week Rap Special
Monday, 5 June 2023
Time:
3.30-5pm

Chill & Learn Carers Week Rap Special

Sutton Carers Centre

Our regular term-time Monday afternoon session with a Carers Week twist. We'll be breaking down what rhyming is, picking random words, developing an understanding of rhyme scheme, then structuring those words into lyrical sentences.

SWLStG NHS Carers Week Creative Session
Monday, 5 June 2023
Time:
10am-2.30pm

SWLStG NHS Carers Week Creative Session

Springfield University Hospital Ground Floor, Seminar Room 2 Trinity Building London15 Springfield Drive SW17 0YF

Hosted by Owen (art co-ordinator for the Recovery College), this workshop is an opportunity to get creative and express yourself using paint. You will be given inspiration and guidance to make artworks that display a message around the idea of carers appreciation.

Mayor's Reception
Monday, 5 June 2023
Time:
12-1.30pm

Mayor's Reception

London Borough of Sutton, Civic Offices

Join our new Mayor of Sutton, Cllr Colin Stears and Deputy Mayor Cllr Louise Phelan as they host this reception to honour Carers at the Civic Offices 12-1.30pm. Spaces are limited and subject to availability, so please contact us asap!

Carers Relaxation Session
Monday, 5 June 2023
Time:
10.30-12.30pm

Carers Relaxation Session

Sutton Carers Centre

The relaxation part of our weekly Relaxation Group will be led by our Wellbeing Navigator Kathryn for Carers Week. As always there will also be time for a cuppa and a catch up too! If you aren't a regular, give us a call or click the link to rsvp.

Together for Sutton Information Network for Professionals
Monday, 5 June 2023
Time:
2-5pm

Together for Sutton Information Network for Professionals

Salvation Army Sutton

With a Carers Week theme, this event for professionals will host Rachael MacLeod, Chief Executive of Sutton Carers Centre, Carer, and a proud TfS Partner, as Key Note Speaker.
TfS is also pleased to have speakers from Sutton’s Family Hubs, Transform, SignHealth Sutton, GamCare and Inspire, as well as information stalls from many more TfS and wider Sutton Partners. Join for networking, sharing and information.

SWLStG NHS Trust Carers Week Coffee Morning
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Time:
10.30am-12pm

SWLStG NHS Trust Carers Week Coffee Morning

Building 32, Conference Room G, Springfield University Hospital,15 Springfield Drive, SW17 0YF

Meet other carers, make social connections and find out more about Involvement and a wide range of activities that will help with your wellbeing, followed with light refreshments and musical session. 

Sutton Parent Carers Forum
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Time:
12.30-2.30pm

Sutton Parent Carers Forum

To help recognise and support carers in the community, SPF are holding an Afternoon Tea, with a selection of finger sandwiches, a warm scone with clotted cream and jam, a selection of finger slices of cakes together with a pot of tea or coffee. Click link for more information.

S Sutton & Cheam PCN Big Lunch
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Time:
1-3pm

S Sutton & Cheam PCN Big Lunch

Whitehall Museum, Cheam, Sutton, UK

If you are a Carer in SM3 or SM2 (Cheam), you are invited by your S Sutton & Cheam PCN (Primary Care Network) for a luncheon, activities and social.

SWLStG NHS Trust Musical Reflection Group
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Time:
1-2pm

SWLStG NHS Trust Musical Reflection Group

Springfield University Hospital Music Therapy Room, Newton Building 15 Springfield Drive London SW17 0YF

Facilitated by Rachel Bell, music therapist in the Wandsworth Arts Psychotherapies Service

Rachel will guide you through a selection of music activities that will encourage connection with yourself and connection with those around you through sound. This group promotes wellbeing whether you have lots of experience playing music, or none at all. No musical skill is required to benefit from this group.

Schools Network Meetings
Wednesday, 7 June 2023
Time:
10.30-11.30am

Schools Network Meetings

Teams

Primary schools are invited to attend this session via Teams to share good practice, ask questions and find out how to support Young Carers.

Health & Beauty Treatments
Wednesday, 7 June 2023
Time:
Between 12-3pm

Health & Beauty Treatments

Sutton Carers Centre

Book an appointment with our experienced health & beauty volunteers. Appointments will be available from 12-3pm at Sutton Carers Centre.

YC 8-13 Peer Support Special
Wednesday, 7 June 2023
Time:
4-5.30pm

YC 8-13 Peer Support Special

Sutton Carers Centre

Our monthly YC Peer Support Group is the perfect space to connect with other Young Carers, talk, get support and advice. Contact the YC Team to attend by calling 020 8296 5611 or email youngcarers@suttoncarerscentre.org

Schools Network Meetings
Thursday, 8 June 2023
Time:
10.30-11.30am

Schools Network Meetings

Teams

Secondary schools are invited to attend this session via Teams to share good practice, ask questions and find out how it benefits Young Carers.

Integrated Recover Hub Carer Awareness Talk
Thursday, 8 June 2023
Time:
10-11am

Integrated Recover Hub Carer Awareness Talk

Some of our Support Team will be running Carer Awareness workshops to the Sutton & Cheam, and then Wallington & Carshalton, Integrated Recovery Hubs (IRH)

Information session for MH professionals
Thursday, 8 June 2023
Time:
3-4pm

Information session for MH professionals

Our Support Team are joining other SW London borough Carers Centres to deliver an Information session to mental health professionals across the SWLSTG Trust about Carers Centres and the Triangle of care.

Carers Connect Wellbeing Special
Thursday, 8 June 2023
Time:
11-12pm

Carers Connect Wellbeing Special

Sutton Carers Centre

Being a Carer can be tough. Carers Connect is our weekly social, but this week our Wellbeing Navigator Kathryn will be joining us for our regular Wellbeing special. RSVP 020 8296 5611 or email nicola@suttoncarerscentre.org

SWLStG NHS Trust Carers Week Garden Party
Friday, 9 June 2023
Time:
12-3pm

SWLStG NHS Trust Carers Week Garden Party

Morden Hall Park Picnic Area

Round off the week’s activities with the Carers’ Involvement Team at a Carers Garden Party.  Meet other carers, make connections and enjoy some you time with food and refreshments provided for FREE courtesy of SWLStG Trust.

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What a great time to support us!

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