Taking Care of Me
Please book yourself on the FREE WORKSHOPS below
(please note: You must be an unpaid family carer to take part in the workshops.)
All sessions take place at the Carers Centre, Low Buckholmside, Brewerybrig, Galashiels TD1 1RT
(please note: You must be an unpaid family carer to take part in the workshops.)
All sessions take place at the Carers Centre, Low Buckholmside, Brewerybrig, Galashiels TD1 1RT
We are able to cover your travel costs if required.
We also offer Moving & Handling courses, which can be carried out in your own home - particularly useful if you use tracks and hoists.
We also offer Moving & Handling courses, which can be carried out in your own home - particularly useful if you use tracks and hoists.
Taking Care of Me....
Feeling stressed and alone, and not sure where to turn or how to cope? Let us help. We offer a great range of opportunities for you to get involved, learn new skills, ask those 'burning questions' or just have some fun! Please complete the form below to book a place.
Places are limited and are offered on a 'first-come-first-served' basis:
Places are limited and are offered on a 'first-come-first-served' basis:
Letting Go of Guilt
Carers can feel overwhelmed by guilt even when they are doing the best they can. In this workshop we'll look at the difference between healthy and unhealthy guilt, what triggers guilt and strategies to let go of it.
Crochet for all - taster
A great opportunity to meet with professional knitting and crochet teacher, Samira Hill to learn new skills, or expand on some you may already have. Please bring with you: 4mm crochet hook and various colours of Double Knit wool.
Relax with Rachel - Here is a fantastic opportunity to meet with a highly respected masseuse/aromatherapist who will treat you to a wonderful introduction to the calming, healing powers of aromatherapy and massage. You will leave relaxed, revitalised and full of handy tips to take home and share with your loved ones.
Carers Legal Surgery - ongoing
An excellent opportunity to meet with a respected and knowledgeable local Solicitor to direct your legal questions to. You may wish to know more about Wills, Power of Attorney, Care Home costs or anything else in relation to your caring role. Feel free to talk in confidence. Please note - you need to book in for a half hour appointment. Please either speak to your Carers' Liaison Worker, or contact us here. You need to be registered with the Carers Centre to use this free service.
Get Sassy! - Some see having fun and taking time for yourself as being irresponsible. We don't! Having fun, and being healthy in mind and body is part of your responsibility to your loved ones. And to you! Shake off the guilt and Get Sassy with the fantastically phenomenal Confidence Coach, Diane Davis-Bailey, who is full of life and vitality and is sure to lift your spirits!
Blossom - Nurturing You. 3 weeks of self nurturing through mutual support, creativity, friendship and sharing. Lunch included. It is recommended that you commit to attend all 3 sessions.
Bellydancing for Fun! - Join with Diane Davis-Bailey for a really fun session to help shake and shimmy those cares away!
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Taking Care of Me 2019
Staying Afloat - 7 week course throwing carers a 'lifeline'
We know that caring can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful and exhausting. Sometimes we need coping strategies to maintain our own health and wellbeing. This course is the perfect opportunity to give some 'real' time to yourself and allow you the freedom to concentrate the mind on your own, personal needs in a safe and understanding environment. You will be personally supported by a Carer Liaison Worker throughout the entire 7 weeks (which you must commit to attend), to ensure that the issues which are identified during the process are properly addressed to empower you. Please note - the 7th week lunch date is arranged in agreement with the group.
Let us help you 'stay afloat' during these difficult times and help you develop tools to cope better with what life throws at you in the future.
Each Tuesday session starts at 10.30am and is followed by a sandwich lunch, finishing at 1.30pm.
Keep an eye on the page for new dates to be announced
Let us help you 'stay afloat' during these difficult times and help you develop tools to cope better with what life throws at you in the future.
Each Tuesday session starts at 10.30am and is followed by a sandwich lunch, finishing at 1.30pm.
Keep an eye on the page for new dates to be announced
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Carers enjoying some time out.
"I feel I've been given permission to care for myself" Carer, previous Staying Afloat participant |
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