Many Golden lane residents help to look after a neighbour, spouse, family member or friend who needs your support. The person may have eg a short-term or long-term health condition, disability, frailty, substance misuse or a mental health condition. Did you know items such as picking up shopping, being a listening ear, picking up prescriptions, taking a person to appointments, helping with meals/ paperwork etc all come under the banner of being a "carer". In 2014 the government passed the…See More

It's National Carers Week 2022 (6th to 12th June).  This year's theme for Carers week is Visible, Valued and Supported.  If you are helping a friend, neighbour or family member who may struggle without your support, you may be an unpaid carer.You are warmly invited by City Carers Community to drop into any of the evening Q&A to eg find out what support is available, where do you start, who can you ask. You may be the person being supported and want to know.You might be looking after someone…See More

The Annual Carers Week quiz is back, hosted, sourced and brought to you by the City Carers Community. A fun quiz, where any score may win you a prize.Bigger prizes if you can join in. Or a lucky dip for smaller prizes if unable to join in, we understand how challenging it can be to attend. Example of prizes to be won: 2 x £25 deliveroo vouchers, 2 x £25 the restaurant choice, 1 X£ 20 currys voucher. 5x £10 sainsbury vouchers, Take away meal boxes for 4, take away for 2, Pub meal for 4 , take…See More

It's National Carers Rights Day today.  This year's theme is "Raising awareness of the Rights''A reminder of City Sessions over the next few days  by resident volunteers (City Carers Community) and City Connections. Combinations of in person and Zoom sessions. You may have had this via various community routes already. What's on and When?25th November - 8pm - Carers Rights & Support Q&A via Zoom by us at City Carers Community26th November - 11-1pm - Carer Rights Day with stalls and…See More

Monday 5th & 19th July, 11.15am / 8pm (45 minutes) You are welcome to join in and learn tips from city residents who are looking after a family member, friend or neighbour. Topics may be how to navigate the NHS/Social systems etc. Open to anyone who is looking after someone in the City of London. A friendly group, run by residents voluntarily. For the zoom link email:CityCarersCommunity@gmail.comSee More

If you know of anyone that is an unpaid carer even though they may not recognise themselves as one. Would you share, we have a quiz with a free prize draw. Over 20 Prizes from local businesses in support of National Carers Week with the theme of visible and valued. A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a family member or friend who due to frailty, illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support. Many people do not see themselves as family…See More

For June we have sound and singing for you. Think you can't sing? nor can some of us, you're not alone. Learn how to warm-up your vocal chords in the way singers do, sing a mixture of songs over the years. No sheets needed, the words will be on your screen. We will be on mute to hear Jordan, you can belt out to your hearts content. Join in via zoom 10am to 11am. Open to City Carers, friends, family and City residents of all ages. Booking is required, for the zoom link email to:…See More

Learn the basics of Latin Dancing from a little Salsa to Cha cha and more for Free. Suitable for beginners. Taught by the enthusiastic Mauricio, he has won awards for teaching Latin moves, promoting and DJing for over 25 years. Open to City Carers, friends, family and City residents of all ages. 2.45pm - 3.45pm starting 1st May 2021. Come and join in the fun sessions. Booking is required, for the zoom link email to:…See More

JOIN in Last session tomorrow. No previous experience required.When is the session? 11am - 12pm Sunday 11th April via Zoom What is Qi Gong? Based on ancient Chinese exercise, it’s encompasses gentle movement based techniques. Once told "it's the gentle exercise you never knew you needed" Who can join? Open to any resident who is looking after someone, City unpaid Carers, friends, family, and City residents of all ages. How do I join? Booking is required to access the Zoom link. Email:…See More

Back by popular demand. You are all warmly invited to join Free sessions of Qi gong.When are the sessions? 11am - 12pm Sunday 21st & 28th March via Zoom What is Qi Gong? Based on ancient Chinese exercise, it’s encompasses gentle movement based techniques. Once told "it's the gentle exercise you never knew you needed" Who can join? Open to any City unpaid Carers, friends, family, and City residents of all ages. How do I join? Booking is required to access the Zoom link. Email:…See More

There is One Place left. Suitable for absolute beginners. Learn to create stylish, handmade, one-off prints of the Mona Lisa. Great to see new residents join last week, you may have seen the posters up on your notice board. An Art pack will be provided to you for free by Sunday, as we learn together how to attempt the Mona Lisa using simple techniques, taught by Billy. Watch this video for an idea of the process :…See More

You are all warmly invited to join Free sessions of Qi gong. Organised by a new City Carers Community. When are the sessions? 11am - 12pm Sunday 10th, 17th & 24th January via Zoom What is Qi Gong? Based on ancient Chinese exercise, it’s encompasses gentle movement based techniques. Who can join? Open to any City unpaid Carers, friends, family, and City residents of all ages. How do I join? Booking is required to access the Zoom link. Please mention if you are a carer or friend/family…See More