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Black Carers Project Southwark

Black Carers Project Southwark

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Southwark Resource Centre
10 Bradenham Close
London
SE17 2QB
Phone: 020 3751 9684
Email: blackcarersproject@together-uk.org

Black Carers Project Southwark is a community-centred initiative dedicated to supporting Black carers and their families. We understand the unique challenges faced by Black carers and aim to create a safe, inclusive space where their voices are heard, and their experiences are validated.

Through culturally sensitive programs, creative workshops, and holistic support, we empower carers to prioritise their well-being while building connections within the community. Our mission is to celebrate and uplift Black carers, ensuring they receive the resources, recognition, and support they deserve.

Join us as we build a community that cares for those who care.

Black Carers Project Southwark runs three different group workshops on an ongoing basis with a vision of building a network of black carers to offer a space to promote wellbeing, providing support and allowing time for creativity.

Our workshops are available to unpaid black carers who live and are registered in the borough of Southwark.

The aims of Black Carers Project Southwark are to:

Strengthen resilience and wellbeing amongst black carers in Southwark
Raise awareness and increase the use of preventative physical and mental health interventions amongst black carers.
Improve access to community-based support to reduce social isolation
Empower and build capacity and resources in the BAME voluntary sector

Did you know?

Pressures on carers are accelerating due to population ageing, increasing pension age, and shrinking health and social service budgets. Evidence highlights that BAME carers work longer unpaid hours, are more likely to live in poor health and face additional difficulties as they care; struggling with language barriers, accessing culturally appropriate serves and stereotyping around caring, which puts them at greater risk of ill health, poverty, loss of employment and social exclusion.

We offer three different group workshops which are run on a regular basis for Black Carers to share a supportive space to discuss and manage the challenges they face.

Black Art Workshop – every Wednesday from 2pm – 4pm

Join our arts and craft workshops for mental health support. You will have the opportunity to express yourself creatively, find solace in crafting which will boost your wellbeing whilst being part of a supportive community.

Upcoming dates:

Wednesday 20 November 2024
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Wednesday 29 January 2025

We have partnered with Usemi to deliver the Black Art workshop for the Black Carers Project. The USEMI Racial Trauma Clinic offers specialist psychotherapy provision for people of colour. With questions of voice and visibility as its central concerns, USEMI strives to offer culturally sensitive and anti-racist support to ethnically diverse communities.

Black Dialogue Therapy – on the last Wednesday of each month from 7pm – 8:30pm

Join our therapy group for black carers to come together to talk about experiences of caring for a family member, friend or loved one in a safe and confidential space with others. This space offers understanding, community and empowerment as we address black experiences. Facilitated by Dione Dalley, a qualified, HCPC registered psychotherapist.

Upcoming dates:

Wednesday 27 November 2024
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Wednesday 29 January 2025

Journey through the chakras – Bi-weekly on Fridays from 10am – 11am

Join us on the journey of mental clarity, through our meditation class which aims to reduce stress and help you stay grounded.

Upcoming dates:

Friday 22 November 2024
Friday 6 December 2024
Friday 20 December 2024
Friday 10 January 2025
Friday 24 January 2025

Accessing support

People can get in touch with us directly for self-referrals, or they can be referred to us by professionals. The service will be available to any Southwark resident or anyone registered with a Southwark GP, and aged over 18.

The service is delivered from the Southwark Wellbeing Hub location and we also provide group workshops that are run virtually.

Contact us

To contact us please email blackcarersproject@together-uk.org.

Black Carer Support Coordinator: Maikelie Kita

Implementation and Development Manager: Carolin Sternecker

Making a referral to Black Carers Project Southwark

Please complete the form below to make a referral to Black Carers Project Southwark:

Black Carers Project Referral Form

Who is making this referral to Black Carers Project Southwark? *

I'm an individual referring myself

I'm a health or social care professional referring a person

Information about you

Full Name *

Preferred Name (if any):

How would you describe your gender:

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

Address 1

Address 2

City

County

Postcode

Phone *

If you don't have a phone please put 'N/A'

Email *

Information on you as a carer

What is your role as a carer? *

Caring for a parent

Caring for a partner

Caring for a child

Caring for another family member

Other (please state)Other (please state)

How long have you been a carer? *

What are the main reason(s) for you referring yourself? *

Seeking mental health support

Interested in holistic wellness practices (e.g., mindfulness, art therapy)

Looking for a community of other Black carers

In need of stress management and self-care tools

Access to culturally sensitive mental health resources

Other (please specify)Other (please specify)

What would you like to gain from the Black Carers Project?

Are you currently receiving any mental health or wellness support?

Yes

As you answered yes, please specify:

Do you have any particular mental health needs we should be aware of?

Do you have any accessibility needs or accommodations to help you participate?

Yes

As you answered yes, please specify:

Please select your preferred contact method for program communication:

Phone

Text Message

Information on you as a professional making the referral

Full name *

Relationship to the Carer:

Phone *

Email *

Organisation (if applicable)

Carer information

Full Name *

Preferred Name (if any)

Gender:

Date of Birth: (DD/MM/YYY)

Address 1

Address 2

City

County

Postcode

Phone (if carer has no phone put N/A) *

Email *

About the carer

Primary caregiver role *

Caring for a parent

Caring for a partner

Caring for a child

Caring for another family member

Other (please specify)Other (please specify)

How long have you been a carer? *

Main Reason(s) for Referral (tick all that apply)

Seeking mental health support

Interested in holistic wellness practices (e.g., mindfulness, art therapy)

Looking for a community of other Black carers

In need of stress management and self-care tools

Access to culturally sensitive mental health resources

Other (please specify)Other (please specify)

What does the carer hope to gain from the Black Carers Project? *

Is the carer currently receiving any mental health or wellness support? *

Yes

As the answer was yes, please provide details:

Does the carer have any particular mental health needs we should be aware of?

Yes

As you answered yes, please provide details:

Are there any accessibility needs or accommodations required for participation?

Yes

As you answered yes, please specify:

Preferred contact method for program communication

Phone

Text message

Please tick the box below to show that you or the person you’re referring agree to provide consent to share this information with Black Carers Project Southwark and to be contacted by us. Black Carers Project Southwark will only use this information to look to provide mental health support and that can include sharing this with other agencies related to your query like health or social care services to coordinate that response. Information will not be shared with any other third parties. Together's privacy policy is at https://www.together-uk.org/privacy-notice/ *

I agree

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Southwark Resource Centre
10 Bradenham Close
London
SE17 2QB

Together for Mental Wellbeing

Charity Number: 211091
Company Number: 463505

Together was formed in 1879 on the principle that people who experience mental distress have the right and the ability to lead independent, fulfilling lives. This remains our core value today.