Carers calendar
Do you currently look after someone that could not cope without your help? If so, there are events and support services to help you across Hounslow.
Carers are an invaluable part of the community in Hounslow. But without support, being a long-term carer can start to feel isolating and emotionally draining.
The 2021 ONS Census figures show that there are 19,403 carers in Hounslow, 10,493 (54%) of whom provide more than 20 hours of care per week.
You may be one of these carers but not recognise yourself as one. While being a carer can have an incredible impact on someone else’s wellbeing, it can also make it harder for you look after your own.
How we can help
We are supporting our carers by raising the profile of local support available from local organisations, enabling carers to be kind to themselves throughout the year.
You can find a mixture of services, online and in-person sessions and events, activities and support available on this page.
There is a host of information available that can help you to be more active, connect with other carers and professionals, or find support sessions and drop-ins for advice, specialist information, and online resources.
If you feel you are struggling to cope and would like to speak to a professional about your own mental health or suicidal thoughts, please contact the Safe Space Hounslow Helpline.
Check out the dates below and upcoming dates from a range of our partners:
Recurring events
There are several recurring events for carers that take place on certain days, either every week or on a certain day each month. Please read the timings carefully so you can plan which events you would like to attend.
Mondays
Let’s connect coffee and chat Brentford
When: Every Monday – 11am – 1pm
Where: Boston Manor Park and Café
For people to sit, relax and chat over a hot drink with fellow members and staff in a safe environment. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits available!
Singing for the Brain with Alzheimer’s Society
When: Every Monday – 1pm – 2pm
Where: Alternate weeks online and St Mary’s Church, Centenary Hall, Osterley Road, Isleworth TW7 4PW
Join a singing group where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don’t need to be a good singer to benefit. This group is delivered through face-to-face sessions or online.
For more information or to confirm attendance please email Emily Sacher or call 07928 511603
Tuesdays
Beginners Positive Movement Zumba class (Hounslow Wellbeing Network)
When: Every Tuesday, 10am – 10.45am
Where: Arts Centre, First Floor, Treaty Centre, Hounslow
Booking required, please email (Please book your space 5 days before the session)
Multi-sports and Wellbeing – Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub
When: Every Tuesday, from 10am - 11am
Where: Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub, Popes Lane, London.
Wellbeing Session for Adults with Disabilities aged 18+. These aim to help improve physical and mental fitness.
For more information please email.
Dementia friendly café – free event at Charlotte House
When: Every third Tuesday of every month - 10.30am - 12pm
Where: Charlotte House, Isleworth
Join Care UK for their dementia friendly café at Charlotte House. The monthly event is run in partnership with Garner & Hancock solicitors & Dementia Friends Hounslow, offering a friendly space for people living with dementia, their partners, and carers to attend.
When: Every Tuesday (from 16 January 2024) – 10.30am – 11.45am
Where: Various locations
Let’s Go Outside and Learn CIC connects local communities with the nature on their doorstep. They introduce people to the natural environment, show the benefits of improved health and wellbeing that spending time outdoors offers, and bring people together to make new friends.
They work with schools, community groups and individuals, delivering school clubs, outdoor learning projects for community groups and staff training.
Wednesdays
Beginners Dance with Daisy (Wellbeing Network)
When: Every Wednesday - 10am - 10.45am
Where: The Loft, Hounslow
For people to engage in a morning of movement with a gentle yet fun dance class to get our bodies moving for our health and our mind! All abilities welcome!
Singing for the Brain – Homelink Day Centre
When: Every Wednesday – 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Where: Homelink Day Respite Centre, Twickenham
Singing for the Brain brings people affected by dementia together to sing a wide variety of songs that they know and love in a fun, friendly and relaxed environment. Anyone is welcome to join and express themselves, feel positive and make new friends, whether they are living with dementia, memory loss or just love singing!
Booking details: £5 per person, refreshments provided. Contact Jane at Homelink on 0208 255 1992 or email.
Thursdays
Let’s connect coffee and chat Hounslow
When: Every Thursday – 11am – 1pm
Where: The Arts Centre Hounslow
For people to sit, relax and chat over a hot drink with fellow members and staff in a safe environment. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits available!
When: Every Thursday – 4.30pm – 6pm
Where: The Loft, Hounslow
For members of the community between the ages 18 and 25 to come together to chill, chat and play games like pool, table tennis and board games in a safe environment! Snacks and refreshments available.
Fridays
Free Training & Support Services for Unpaid Carers
When: Every second and fourth Friday of the month – 9.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Bridgelink Community Centre
Supporting unpaid carers to offer high quality care for those they are looking after.
Offering free care training sessions, digital training, financial and mental wellbeing sessions for carers to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to efficiently care for those under their care, as well themselves.
When: Second Friday of every month – 2pm – 4pm
Where: The Arts Centre Hounslow
Join us for an afternoon of live music where you can get up on stage and sing a song, play an instrument that will be provided by The Arts Centre or just come along and watch!
Anyone is welcome to come along and there will be tea and coffee available for the afternoon!
Weekends
When: Every Saturday - 2.30pm - 4pm
Where: The Loft, Hounslow
For people to come along and learn how to crochet for the first time or pick up where you left off and continue to develop your skills! This group is for all abilities, where everyone can crochet at their own pace!
