Caring for others or living with a long-term health condition can leave little time to care for yourself.  Come along to our new Carer Wellbeing Pathways group for support, wellbeing, and opportunities.

This week join a fantastic free mindfulness session and lunch for carers and anyone suffering from a long term health condition. (Scroll down to see who this group is perfect for!)

Through simple, evidence-informed mindfulness techniques, you’ll discover practical ways to ease feelings of anxiety, stress, overwhelm and emotional exhaustion, while building greater self-compassion, calm and resilience.

During the session, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognise when your mind and body need time to rest and recharge.
• Calm a busy mind and relax your body.
• Develop greater self-compassion and kindness towards yourself.
• Strengthen patience, understanding and compassion for others.
• Feel more balanced, refreshed and better equipped to cope with everyday challenges.

No previous experience is needed – just come along as you are. You can also bring someone you care for who can take part in our Sunflower Cafe while you experience an hour of Mindfulness.

Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury – it’s an important part of being able to care for others and live well with your own health.

The session is led by Dr Andrew Lewis, a Registered Meditation Teacher with extensive experience delivering mindfulness courses and relaxation sessions for charities, GP practices, hospitals, schools, workplaces and community groups.

“Is this group for me?”

Yes! If you:

 – Help a family member, friend, or neighbor with shopping, appointments, or personal care.

 – Provide emotional support or “keep an eye” on someone close to you.

 – Are managing your own long-term health condition.

 – Are on carers’ benefits – or if you aren’t on any benefits at all.

Whether you do it for 2 hours or 50 hours a week, you are welcome here.

This project is funded by UK Government through the ‘Trailblazer’ programme. Find out more here.