Want to talk to people who understand what you’re going through? Held on Zoom, our online Care for a Cuppa chats offer a chance for carers to connect, share experiences and find mutual support. We hold weekly sessions, mostly on Monday afternoons, and a monthly evening session if you can't attend during the daytime. You can find all our upcoming session dates and times below.
April Care for a Cuppa dates
Evening Care for a Cuppa - Thursday 20 April -7.30-8.30pm
Come join this evening Care for a Cuppa to meet other carers, share experiences, and find mutual support. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we particularly encourage working carers to join us. Book here
Monday 24 April, 3-4pm - Book here
May Care for a Cuppa dates
Tuesday 2 May, 11am-12pm - Book here
Tuesday 9 May, 3-4pm - Book here
Monday 15 May, 3-4pm - Book here
Evening Care for a Cuppa chat on Thursday 18 May, 7.30-8.30pm
Come join this evening Care for a Cuppa to meet other carers, share experiences, and find mutual support. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we particularly encourage working carers to join us. Book here
Monday 22 May, 3-4pm - Book here
Care for a Cuppa video chat for former carers on Wednesday 24 May, 3-4pm
Are you a former carer? We hear from many people that the end the end of your caring role can be a difficult time and may take some adjusting to. We hope you will be able to join us for a special Care for a Cuppa where you can spend time talking with others who understand the particular challenges you may face when caring comes to an end. Book here.
Tuesday 30 May, 3-4pm - Book here.
Thank you so much for your support. I just love these sessions. It make me feel part of civilization - otherwise I would be on my own."
(Care for a Cuppa attendee)
How to sign up
If you would like to join, please register by clicking the "Book here" option of the session you wish to attend, and you’ll be sent a confirmation email with details on how to join the chat and a Zoom "join meeting" link. The confirmation email is sent one week prior to each session, and you will also receive an email reminder in the morning of the session. Please also check your spam folder. If you have registered during the weekend or during out of office hours, you will receive a confirmation email as soon as possible. You will need to register for each Care for a Cuppa individually.
Before joining Care for a Cuppa, read our guidelines for our online chats here.
All our sessions have automated closed captions from Rev.
Carers UK is partnering with Regina Blitz for eight months to raise awareness of caring across the UK and help carers to recognise their caring role. Regina will be supporting the Carers UK Care for a Cuppa sessions from August 2022 to March 2023 and will be giving away gift bags to carers who register to receive one.
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