The Carers Wellbeing Project

From October 2008 Rotherham Crossroads are starting a one year pilot project which aims to support the emotional wellbeing of Carers, by offering access to:

• Complementary Therapies
• Self Esteem Workshops
• Stress Management and Relaxation Workshops

We are very grateful to have received a grant from Communities for Health and are therefore able to offer the service free of charge to all carers. However as funding is limited, the service is strictly on a first come first served basis.

The Complementary Therapies are carried out by a fully trained therapist and include:

• Reflexology
• Aromatherapy
• Massage
• Reiki
• Counselling

Carers are offered upto 4 therapy sessions including an initial assessment to discuss options available to you.We will also provide a Care Attendant to stay with the person you care for while you attend your appointment, giving you peace of mind.

The Workshops will take the form of a group session, focussing on the management of stress, looking at ways to relax and building self esteem. The Group sessions also allow you to meet other people, forming a peer to peer support network.Workshops will be held at intervals throughout the year, dates to be confirmed. For more information please contact us

posted at 11:56 am, Fri 30 Jan 2009