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Caring at Christmas - 2026

Writer: Sutton Carers Centre
Sutton Carers Centre
11 minutes ago
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Christmas can be a wonderful occasion for family and friends to reunite, yet it might also be a period of isolation and solitude.


If you are providing care during the Christmas season, the information in this post may be useful as it provides you with information, resources and activities available throughout the festive period.


Remember, our Carers Kitchen is a welcoming 'warm space' which you cane visit any time during our opening hours.




Over the Christmas period, SCC will be closed on Thursday December 24th.


Join our SCC festivities and click on any section below to expand on some useful seasonal information.





The annual Christmas Carol Concert returns to the beautiful St Paul’s Church Knightsbridge on Tuesday 8 December 2026, from 6.30pm.


Start your festive season with a truly special evening of music, inspiring stories and performances, and Christmas treats. Best of all, the funds raised will go towards supporting Carers across the UK.


Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a magical evening of festive music and celebration. Tickets are £24 for adults, and free for Carers and the people they care for.


Read more and secure your tickets here >


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Age UK   

Advice Line open 8 am - 7 pm, every day of the year. Call them on 0800 678 1602  


Trussell Trust   

Their Help through Hardship line is open Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, and closed on Christmas public holidays. Call them on 0808 208 2138  


Switchboard   

Their helpline for LGBTQ+ people is open 10 am - 10 pm, every day of the year. Call them on 0800 0119 100  


Samaritans  

Their helpline is open 24/7, every day of the year. You can call them on 116 123, or for their Welsh language line, 0808 164 123.  


The Silver Line  

Provides support for anyone over the age of 55 who may feel lonely or isolated. Their helpline is open every day of the year, 24 hours a day. Call them on 0800 4 70 80 90  


Beat  

Their eating disorder helpline is open every day of the year, 1pm-9pm on weekdays and 5 pm - 9 pm on weekends and bank holidays. You can call them on 0808 801 0677 if you're in England, or 0808 801 0433 in Wales.  


Mind   

Their helplines are open every weekday from 10 am - 6 pm, with closure on the public bank holidays over Christmas and the New Year.

You can find out the numbers and more information about different organisations and helplines from Mind's webpage.  

Disability Rights UK helplines are currently closed and will re-open on January 5th 2026. Our Welfare Rights Helpline is now closed and no longer accepting enquiries. 

From the whole team at Disability Rights UK, we send you our festive wishes, our solidarity, and our dedication to building a just and equal world for all.

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Festival of Lessons & Carols at Trinity Church Sutton, SM1 1DZ (Cheam Road opposite Sutton Library)

You are invited to a traditional Festival of Lessons & Carols with wonderful music. All are welcome, free entry. Read more here.

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Christmas Eve 24 December 2025

Crib service at 3pm at Trinity Church Sutton, SM1 1DZ

This Children's Crib Service is especially for tots & toddlers with their parents/carers, telling the Christmas story, dressing the church crib scene & singing children's carols.

A warm and friendly way to start Christmas! All are welcome, free entry.

This service will last no longer than 30 minutes. Read more here.

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Candlelight service at 11.15pm at Trinity Church Sutton, SM1 1DZ

This Candlelight Service is a wonderful way to usher in Christmas Day. Lasting about an hour, this is a service of readings & carols, including beautiful music & a short sermon with a message of joy and hope. Please note, this is not a communion service.

Read more here.

Christmas Carols:


Ye Olde Red Lion Christmas Sing-along (17 Park Road, Sutton, SM3 8QB) on December 18th from 8pm


Sound Lounge Christmas Dinner

If you are alone or struggling and will not be able to enjoy a Christmas dinner this year, book time at the Sounds Lounge. Drop in, call 020 8770 3181 or email info@thesoundlounge.org.uk



December 2nd

A talk about guide dogs from a local member of the Guide Dog Society (hopefully a visit from a guide dog too, but cannot be guaranteed).

Making Christmas Decorations for our Tuesday Club Christmas Tree.


December 9th

Film Club - we will be sharing iconic clips and songs from Christmas Films and TV shows.

Making a beautiful Christmas Flower Table decoration for you to take home.


December 16th

Tuesday Club Christmas Party - By invite only

Join us for magic, singing, dancing, party games refreshments and more....


December 23rd

Join us for a Christmas Quiz

Decorating Gingerbread Decorations

Carol Sing -a-long


Venue: Carshalton Methodist Church, Ruskin Road, Carshalton, SM5 3DE

For more info please contact Debbie Kilbey at tuesday.club@carshalton-methodist.org.uk or call on 07985 729551


TBC Dementia Friendly Carol Service December 18th

What to Expect - This joyful service will feature cherished carols, gentle music, and familiar readings, all in a welcoming environment sensitive to the needs of those with dementia. Whether you are a caregiver or family member, this is a time for you to relax and enjoy the festive spirit together.


Accessibility - St Nicholas Church has step-free access throughout the main area. However, please keep in mind that there are steps leading to the toilet..

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Find out about activities run through Carers UK including information, support and energising fitness sessions. Click here for more.

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Information, tips and advice from Sutton Talking Therapies



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