When: Regular sessions throughout the year
Type of break: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Location: Various community venues across Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Cost: Free
Care need: Mental Health Conditions
Break for: Carers
Provided by: Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Carers Service runs regular activity groups designed to give carers a chance to unwind, connect, and enjoy some time for themselves. Sessions vary from creative workshops and gentle exercise to social get-togethers — all in a supportive, understanding environment. These groups are a great way to meet other carers, share experiences, and boost wellbeing.
Activities are informal, inclusive, and open to anyone caring for a family member or friend who experiences mental health challenges. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon or a friendly chat, you’ll find a warm welcome.
Visit Eventbrite to see upcoming sessions and reserve your place, or contact the Rethink Carers Service team for more information.
Rethink Mental Illness is a UK charity providing expert advice, information and support for people living with mental illness and their carers.
Online (UK-wide) and Oxford hub
Specialist counselling and psychotherapy for anyone with a caring role, providing confidential support to improve carers’ emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Affordable rates; subsidised “pay what you can” sessions available for carers in financial difficulty
When: Flexible – by appointment
Online
This programme consists of four weekly online modules, each 75 minutes in duration. You will also meet other carers, have the chance to share your experiences and to ask questions of the facilitators.
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Free
When: Visit the website for upcoming course dates
Bedminster, Bristol & Bath city centre
Free music therapy groups for carers, supporting emotional wellbeing.
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Free
When: Monthly carers support group – Friday mornings (Bath) Other music therapy groups available throughout the week (Bristol & Bath)