Please note: Lunch and refreshments are provided at all our carer's events, as well as the cost of transport and sitters if needed.
Let's feel good in 2008!
Health Days:
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First Aid in the Home — with Josie Hollis
Learn skills to help you in everyday acute First Aid situations.
Tuesday 16th September 2008, 10.00 am — 3.00 pm, Kelly Street Congregational Church Hall, NW1
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Complementary Therapies Taster Day
Learn about Head & Foot Massage, Reiki, Homeopathy, Nutrition therapy, etc.
Tuesday 11th November 2008, 10.00 am — 3.00 pm, Kelly Street Congregational Church Hall, NW1
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It’s All About Me – For a Change! 3-day courses
As Family Carers it can sometimes feel as though we put ourselves last 99% of the time! The aim of this three-day workshop is to enable you, as Carers, to take some time to focus on you and your needs. This course gives you permission to put yourself FIRST for a change.
Wednesdays, 1st, 8th and 15th October 2008, 10.00am to 3.00pm, Argenta House, Haverstock Hill, NW3
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Training for Carers of Someone with Dementia:
Three separate five-session courses specifically designed for friends and relatives supporting and/or living with someone who has Dementia. Greatest benefit will be gained from attending all 5 sessions of the course; however each session is a stand-alone workshop and beneficial in itself.
First Course:
Tuesdays, 10.00 am — 2.00 pm, Argenta House, Haverstock Hill, NW3
23rd September, 7th October, 21st October, 4th November, 18th November
Refreshments and lunch will be served
Second Course:
Wednesdays 2.00 pm — 6.00 pm, Argenta House, Haverstock Hill, NW3
7th January, 21st January, 4th February, 18th February, 4th March 2009
Refreshments and a light supper will be served
Third Course:
Tuesdays, 5.00 pm — 9.00 pm, Venue to be announced
24th March, 7th April, 21st April, 5th May, 19th May 2009
Refreshments and a light supper will be served
For further information about either the Health Day or three-day course, or to book a place, please ring Jill Pay at the Carers Centre on 020 7388 5422 or 07508 420210, or email Jill
Tai Chi for Carers
Carers can often find themselves with aching muscles and joints.
Tai Chi is a form of gentle exercise which is an excellent way of relaxing, easing away some of those aches and improving your balance, posture and mobility.
There are free Tai Chi classes for carers each week on a Tuesday from 11.00 – 1.00 at Charlie Ratchford Resource Centre, Belmont Street, NW1.
The classes are very informal — you don’t have to know anything about Tai Chi and you don’t have to be able to attend every session. Wear loose clothing and just come along and join in.
Financial help with sitters costs and transport is available. For more information please contact Deborah Knight on 020 7388 5422 or admin@camdencarers.org.uk
Schedule for 2008:
(NB the classes have ended for the summer but are due to resume in September. Please phone Camden Carers Centre from August onwards to confirm dates).
At the moment they are likely to be:
Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov 4, 11, 18