Hackney Carers Centre

Coping with grief after the death of a loved one can be one of the hardest things we ever have to go through. Whether it’s expected or not, it can affect us in lots of different ways, and there's no right or wrong way to feel 💜

This National Grief Awareness Week, our bereavement guide is here to help you explore how you might be feeling, why you might be feeling that way, and some of the things that could help – now and in the future. To read the guide, visit: https://bit.ly/3VOs3ph

Feeling overwhelmed 💭 and need to talk? Everyone will struggle with mental health issues at some point in their lives.

Contact 111 and select option 2 to speak to your local mental health crisis line.
Trained staff are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to listen and support you. 🕑 📅
Find out more in the comments👇

While Christmas is a time that brings excitement, it can also be a period of stress from planning to saving for many single parents.

If you’re a member of the Gingerbread Community, sign up to take part in our latest online Wellbeing Workshop on December 10th at 8pm designed specifically for single parents to help you navigate the festive season.

You can reserve your free spot here at:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellbeing-workshop-permission-to-pause-10th-december-tickets-1720601588669?aff=oddtdtcreator

Christmas can be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially for people with dementia and their families. Here are some tips to help you prepare. 💙

🕰️ It can be helpful to try to maintain some normal routines over Christmas.

🛒 Vital services like pharmacies, shops and GPs have reduced opening hours over the Christmas period. Planning ahead ensures you have everything you might need.

🕯️ Think about how you can adapt traditions so the person with dementia can continue to participate.

🎁 The person with dementia could help with festive preparations, such as wrapping presents, sending cards or putting up decorations.

🍽️ Consider if there’s any food the person with dementia prefers, and the portion sizes they normally eat.

🎬 You could ask a friend or family member to sit with the person with dementia, listen to music or watch your favourite film.

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World Su***de Prevention Day may be over, but the conversation definitely isn’t.

Let's all make it our mission to do keep taking action to prevent su***de. Whether it's simply checking in on someone or sharing our number 💚

Has your local authority failed to organise your child's transport to school or changed the arrangements?

There are often difficulties at the start of a new school term because the local authority has failed to organise transport to a new school in time, or because changes have been made which mean the new arrangements aren’t suitable.

To help you navigate this, we've put together some information about local authorities’ duties to make suitable travel arrangements.

🔗Find it here: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Pages/Category/transport-to-school-or-college
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For further support, you can also visit our hub, where we've pulled together useful resources and information to help guide you as your child starts a new school year.

📚 Visit the hub here: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Pages/Category/back-to-school-hub

Check out some of the autumn term events!

Youth Mental Health Day:
September 18th , 6-8pm , Forest Road Youth Hub (Young Hackney) - Book on eventbrite

Free Filmmaking Course For 16-19 Year Olds:
Apply by 28 September, takes part from October 8th - December 6th, Application - https://form.jotform.com/251744415438358

Free CV Review Service For 16+:
Email your CV to [email protected]

Employability workshop for under 25's:
Sessions take place every Thursday from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact 07503 529 656, Application - https://r1.ddlnk.net/c/AQiL-RIQwsmAARj4k7unASCt2a4dxSKHTPbgjUMKXN3i03lhh31qmM14l5rq2NHuif7ZhRM

Did you know that we run workshops for parents on supporting siblings of disabled children? To find out more and book a workshop for your parent group or charity - go to https://www.sibs.org.uk/sibs-workshops-and-training/in-house-workshops

🗣 Caring Conversations – Personality Disorders 💬

Want to learn more about emotional and unstable personality disorder? Join us to hear from mental health experts, ask questions, get advice and share experiences with other carers

📅 When: Thu 15 Aug, 11am–12:30pm
📍 Where: Carers Centre Tower Hamlets, 21 Brayford Square, E1 0SG
No need to book - open to all carers in Tower Hamlets & Hackney

Hackney Carers Centre

🌟 Caring for someone with mental health challenges can be tough. At Turning Point, we offer resources and support to help you navigate this journey. From practical advice to therapeutic support, we're here for you.

🔗 Discover more: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/support-we-offer/friends-and-family/mental-health

It’s tough seeing someone you care about going through a hard time - you can feel pretty helpless, right? 😔
But the good news is, there are ways you can try to support them.
Here's how ➡️ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/helping-someone-else-seek-help/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=informationandsupport

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