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.

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."

Email our carers connECTED CO-ORDINATOR for MORE DETAILS

Facebook Forum

We also have a Facebook group for carers to connect outside of our weekly Zoom gatherings. If you would like to join the Carers Connected Facebook group please click on the link below.

join the carers connected facebook group

Carers Connected on Premier Radio

We were delighted when Carers Connected was featured on Pam Rhodes "Hearts and Hymns"
Premier Christian Radio show on Sunday 7th August.

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.

Letting the Snow Storm Settle

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