Retreats for carers
Breathing Space runs free retreats for carers who live in East London. These can give you:
- a complete break from your caring role
- new skills and strategies to use in your daily lives to help manage stress and to look after yourself
- the chance to make new friends – helping you deal with the feelings of isolation that can come with being a carer
- time to relax, enjoy the countryside, make friends and have fun!
Who are the carer retreats for?
Breathing Space carer retreats are free for carers in East London.
- Tower Hamlets : If you and the person you care for live in Tower Hamlets, you can apply for a place (funded by Tower Hamlets Council). If you have a care manager/social worker please ask them for an application form, otherwise contact The London Buddhist Centre on 0208 981 1225.
- Hackney : If you and the person you care for live in Hackney, you can apply for a place by phoning 020 8356 5054.
- Waltham Forest : If you are a carer living in Waltham Forest, you can apply for a place by contacting Waltham Forest Carers Association on 020 8531 9652.
- Newham : If you live in Newham and care for a substance user, you can apply for a place by contacting Newham Substance Misuse Partnership on 020 8430 2017.
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