Wellbeing

Caring can be rewarding, but it can also be tough, frustrating and exhausting. That means you need to look after yourself too.

At Sutton Carers Centre, we can offer information, advice and practical support tailored to you or your whole family's needs, for example, if you are struggling to access food or are having financial difficulties.

But what about if you are just not feeling yourself?

If you are feeling low, overwhelmed, or perhaps unsure about the future, then please talk to us. We can provide you with emotional and mental health support tailored to your needs, such as informal support groups, or help to organise more formal talking support.

We have included below some useful tips and a contact list. If you simply need some time out from your day-to-day duties, then check our schedule of groups including our Carers Connect Coffee Morning and Relaxation Group.

Wellbeing groups

Wellbeing page/ Wellbeing groupss

Looking after yourself

If you have problems accessing or find any of the information requires updating, please contact us.

With support

At Sutton Carers Centre, we can offer you information, advice, practical and emotional support. We can also help if you are struggling to access food or are having financial difficulties. We can provide dedicated support to you and your family.

Struggling to access medical services?

You should advise your GP if you are a Carer. You may be offered a health check and they may also be able to offer additional support or be more flexible with appointment times if they know you are caring for someone. If you’re the main Carer of an older or disabled person who would be at risk if you were ill, you may be entitled to a free NHS flu jab. You can also get one if you get Carer’s Allowance.

Does your caring role put you at risk?

Sometimes the person you care for may harm you. This may be due to their condition, or because they are feeling angry or frustrated. It is important to tell someone about this; extra support, information or services can be provided if you feel you are at risk to help keep you and the person you care for safe.

Equally there may be times when you are finding it hard to cope with your caring role, or feel you no longer want to care. Speak to a member of staff at the Sutton Carers Centre, who will help you to get the right support.

Wellbeing support for Carers

Mind offers support around looking after your own wellbeing and mental health while caring.

NHS Every Mind Matters offers wellbeing support for everyone. 

Mobilise for Carers has helpful blogs  such as Unpaid carers how to prioritise-ourselves every day and How to care for yourself, when there is no time to care for yourself.

Action for happiness offers daily reminders of small things we can do each day to look after ourselves.

Exercise and activities

Keeping fit and healthy has a positive impact on our wellbeing, but a physical health condition, depression, anxiety or worries about paying for leisure centre membership, can be barriers.

For fitness:

Gym Membership - Everyone Active offers discounted membership for full time Carers. Ask at your local gym!

Boxing exercise sessions

Sutton Mental Health Foundation (SMHF) welcome you to try a new exercise or experienced, to go at your own pace and rediscover the comfort of movement. 'Pace' is a boxing based exercise project for anyone - regardless of skill, size, age or

ability, with the mission is to create a calm, supportive environment where fitness feels approachable. Sessions are free and run to the 2nd December 2025; booking is essential at smhf.org.uk/events or 020 8770 0172.

Change Foundation Walking Football welcome you to this very friendly group that meets every Friday, 10.30-11.30am. Particularly suitable for those who may be unfit or overweight but would love to have fun get fitter and meet new people. Contact 020 86692177 or email.

For men:

Sutton Men In Sheds offers wellbeing support and chat for men. The group meets once a month on Thursdays between 5-7pm at Hill House, St Helier. Further details on their Facebook page @HillHouseStHelier or by email.

The Proper Blokes Club - walk and talk for mental health. The Sutton group meets on Thursdays at 7pm outside the Sutton Utd FC, Gander Green Lane See website for more details.

For women:

Sutton Women's Centre offer counselling free to women who have experienced domestic violence, but all women are welcome to attend a wide range of wellbeing activities, including creative workshops. Email Jo for more information.

For seniors:

Second Saturday Tea is a welcoming get together for seniors, running 2-4pm on the second Saturday of every month. Drink, eat cakes, play games, enjoy music or just chat. Contact Cynthia for more information on 07910 639410.

Do you run or attend a group we could add? Contact us!