You’re invited to join a special online workshop designed just for you. This session will:

🔹 Share key findings from the recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey

🔹 Give you the opportunity to help shape the action plan in response

Carers registered with the Involvement Network will be eligible for the hourly involvement rate (£13.85) — but all carers are warmly welcome to take part.

🗓️ To express interest:

📧 Email: involvement@swlstg.nhs.uk or nazia.choudhury@swlstg.nhs.uk

📞 Call: 0203 513 5775

🔗 Or click here: https://forms.office.com/e/27arB81ma

(Use the form to register, get the joining link, and organise payments if applicable.)

💻 Need help joining online? Let us know in advance — we can assist with digital access or offer alternative ways to take part.

Your voice matters. We’d love to have you with us 💙

"Join our free 4-week Carers Information and Support Programme (CrISP 1), which we will be starting on Thursday 29 May 2025.

We will be starting our next CrISP 1 workshops on zoom starting on Thursday 29 May 2025.

These 4 workshops provide an opportunity to improve knowledge, skills and understanding for those caring for a person with dementia, in a friendly and confidential environment.

CrISP 1: Understanding dementia after diagnosis:

For people who care for a family member or friend newly diagnosed or in the early stages of dementia. Topics include:

• What is dementia?
• Legal and welfare matters
• How you can support and care for someone with dementia
• Support services in your borough and planning for the future.

 CrISP 1 workshops will be held on-

Thursday 29 May              10.30-12.30

Thursday 5 June               10.30-12.30

Thursday 12 June             10.30-12.30

Thursday 19 June             10.30-12.30

Booking is essential.

Please contact Joanna Newton Joanna.Newton@alzheimers.org.uk

KingstonOffice@alzheimers.org.uk

Tel. 020 7423 5115"

Come along for a relaxed morning of chat, new friends, and engaging talks on a variety of topics – no booking needed!

Starting June 2025, Tea and Toast will now run once a month, on the last Friday of each month (excluding August and December).

🕤 Time: 9:30am – 11:30am

💷 Cost: Just £1

Pop in for a warm drink, a bite to eat, and great company – we’d love to see you there!

📅 Tuesday 3rd June

🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm

📍 Art Therapy Studio, Elizabeth Newton Building, Springfield University Hospital, SE17 0YF

Led by Renata Russo, Art Psychotherapist, and co-facilitated by Zoe Hannam, this workshop offers a gentle introduction to art therapy—no experience needed. The focus is on self-expression and emotional wellbeing, not artistic skill.

🧠 What is Art Therapy?

It’s a powerful way to explore thoughts and feelings when words are hard to find. Through drawing, painting, collage and more, you’ll learn techniques to support relaxation, reflection, and healing.

👣 Look out for yellow signs on the day.

🚗 Parking available via the RingGo app on Springfield Drive (spaces limited), or nearby residential streets—please check signs for restrictions.

📞 Need help finding us? Call Zoe on 07725 048331

💌 Only a couple of spaces left!

Email maura.davies@swlstg.nhs.uk to reserve your place.