Renfrewshire Council

What the Carers Connected Forum is

Working and caring for someone can be physically demanding and emotionally stressful. Many carers may feel unsupported, isolated and alone. Sometimes talking to someone in a similar situation can help. 

Carers Connected is a council network for people who manage both work and caring responsibilities or support a family member or work colleague who has caring responsibilities.

The network holds regular online sessions called 'Care for a Cuppa' events. These are friendly catch ups with other unpaid working carers in the council. It's a chance to share your experiences and get advice from others in similar positions. 

As well as an opportunity to chat to other carers at the council, the events often feature guest speakers and organisations who provide support for unpaid working carers. 

You can also explore what support is available from the Council and its partners and connect with others in a safe, confidential and relaxed setting.

When the Carers Connected Forum meets

The group meets online via Microsoft Teams each month.

Care for a Cuppa event dates for 2025

Friday 31 January, 11am- 12pm

Tuesday 25 February, 3-4pm

Thursday 27 March, 10.30am-11.30am

Tuesday 22 April, 3.30pm-4.30pm

Friday 30 May, 2pm-3pm

Wednesday 25 June, 3pm-4pm

Monday 21 July, 10am-11am

Thursday 28 August 3pm-4pm

Tuesday 23 September 2pm-3pm

Wednesday 29 October, 3pm- 4pm

Friday 28 November, 10am-11am

Wednesday 10 December, 3pm-4pm

How to join

If you would like to join Carers Connected, contact:

• Fiona Sinclair at fiona.sinclair@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• Ian Whyte at ian.whyte@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Make sure you speak with your manager beforehand as some of the events take place during working hours.