Events

Guest speakers and social activities for male carers.
(Occasionally this group has trips so please get in touch before your first meeting).

For carers looking after an adult who is disabled, frail or has a long-term health condition.
(Occasionally this group has trips so please get in touch before your first meeting).

For carers who live in the Washington area.

(Occasionally this group has trips so please get in touch before your first meeting).

Interested in gardening? Did you know we have our own beautiful garden here at Sunderland Carers Centre? Our green-fingered group of volunteers help us maintain this wonderful space for all carers to enjoy. Meets monthly but many volunteers just pop in when they have some spare time to carry out work in the Carers Centre garden. Please contact Alison on 0191 549 3768 for more details.

For carers who live in the Coalfields area e.g. Shiney Row, Houghton, Hetton, Fence Houses etc.
(Occasionally this group has trips so please get in touch before your first meeting).

For couples where one partner has a physical disability or long-term illness.
(Occasionally this group has trips so please get in touch before your first meeting).

For carers of people with mental health illnesses.
(Occasionally this group has trips so please get in touch before your first meeting).

Are you affected by the substance use and mental health problems of a loved one? Get involved with Adfam’s Dual Diagnosis group at Sunderland Carers in 2020.

Through a consultation, affected families have requested a focus on support, advocacy and research. We will raise awareness and highlight the impact on families of supporting with someone with a ‘dual diagnosis’. We will provide support to one another and learn together. We will take part in creative activities to improve wellbeing and express ourselves. Those who would like to will contribute to research to influence locally for improved support and provision.

Meeting Dates:
February 27th July 16th
March 19th August 20th
April 23rd September 24th
May 21st October 22nd
June 25th November 5th

All meetings will take place at Sunderland Carers, Thompson Rd, Sunderland, SR5 1SF 10am—12.30pm

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Carers on the Move is a way for carers to look after their own wellbeing by joining other carers on a healthy walk where they can chat while strolling. The walks are led by a trained walk leader, take about an hour and are suitable for all fitness levels. well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome. Please contact the Carers Centre if you would like to join a walk or for more information on the walks programme.

Our kitchen is available any time for carers to make themselves a coffee and a chat. However, we have prearranged dates to meet up with other carers for a coffee morning. Staff will not be running these meetings, but there will be someone available if you would like specific one to one support.

For carers of adults with learning disabilities.

If you can knit, or would like to learn, how about coming along to meet with other carers for a knit and natter in ‘Kay’s Kitchen’? Not only will you have time for yourself and make new friends, but you will be contributing to our Knitting for Dementia Project. All materials including tea and coffee supplied.

A group for parents with a child diagnosed with a long-term condition and/or disability.