For Carers

Carers Connected

Weekly Gatherings

Carers Connected is a friendly online gathering of carers on Zoom, hosted by two facilitators, that meets for one hour on Thursday afternoons at 3pm and Wednesday evenings at 7:15pm.

We spend most of our time chatting and sharing experiences, and during the last 15 minutes we pray for one another. Sometimes we enjoy a short time of reflection with a poem or song, usually with a Christian theme.

"Carers Connected is such a precious group to me, it's my main support.
We understand each other, it's a really good group."

A Carers Connected participant

We know technology can sometimes feel daunting. If you have any questions about using Zoom, please let us know when you contact us and we'll be happy to help.

We warmly welcome new joiners - please contact our Carers Connected Co-ordinator via the details below for details on how you can become part of our groups.

Weekly Message

Whether or not they are able to attend the gatherings, carers can stay connected via a weekly email with the poem, song, or bible verses, which may have been shared in the gatherings, along with any relevant news.

One carer said, "We are always invited to write in if we feel like sharing that way. It is always a personal note of encouragement to receive each week."

Facebook Forum

We also have a private Facebook group for carers to connect outside of our weekly Zoom gatherings, which our Carers Connected Co-ordinator would be happy to help you join.

Contact our carers connECTED CO-ORDINATOR for MORE DETAILS

Insights into life as a carer

The difference in joining Carers Connected

Groups of all shapes and sizes operate across the country to support carers, but Carers Connected brings a special extra dimension - a number of our participants shared the difference that being part of Carers Connected means to them. You can read their personal perspectives via the button below.

Read their stories

Unseen and unexpected: Caring at home in later life

Faith in Later Life published a guest blog by our Carers Connected Co-ordinator, Sarah Smith, sharing perspectives of some of our Carers Connected participants on life as a carer, their worries, and practical ways churches can reach out to carers in their community.

Read the Article

Letting the Snow Storm Settle

One of our Carers Connected participants shares a personal, practical perspective on how informal caregivers can cope with the demands of caring for a loved one.

Read Pam's Thoughts

Reflections by Carers

Many of our Carers Connected participants write poems and reflections about their experiences as a carer - you can read the growing collection below.

Find out more

Carers Connected on Premier Radio

We were delighted when Carers Connected was featured on Pam Rhodes "Hearts and Hymns" Premier Christian Radio show. Carers from the group shared hymns that were important to them and some of the story behind them. Premier Radio have kindly allowed us to include a recording of the show on our website. To listen click on the link below.