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Carer centres and services Breathing Space London

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About

Breathing Space at the London Buddhist Centre teaches Mindfulness Based Approaches to help manage stress and other health related conditions. We offer free retreats and drop-in sessions for carers in east London (Tower Hamlets and Hackney) that introduces a range of skills and strategies for use in daily life to help manage stress and anxiety. The activities are also good opportunities for meeting and getting to know other local carers.

Opening times

10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday.

Access

At the centre we have disability access/lift for the drop-in sessions and our retreat centre is also wheelchair friendly.

Catchment area

Tower Hamlets and Hackney

Target group

We run courses and retreats for the general public, but the carers activities are exclusively for carers.

Further information

Free Carers Drop-in SessionsEvery Tuesday 11.15am-12.45pm. Led relaxation/mindfulness session as well as an opportunity to share your daily concerns in an informal and supportive group setting with other carers. Cost: Free for carers living in or caring for someone living in Tower Hamlets or Hackney. Free Retreat Break for CarersWe offer two day retreat breaks for carers held at our beautiful retreat centre in the Suffolk countryside. The retreats provide a complete break from the caring responsibilities, and teaches a range of skills and strategies to help manage stress in every day life. Transportation, accommodation and all meals (prepared by our cook on site) are provided. Tower Hamlets carers please contact us for an application form.

Referral method

For the weekly Tuesday drop-in there is no need for a referral.

This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.