HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service

18/02/2026

Could you help save a life?

Join us for a FREE CPR Training Session at The Old Rectory, thanks to the generous support of the Red Sky Foundation.

March 5th
10.30-11-30

This welcoming, beginner-friendly session will help you learn simple but vital life-saving skills, build confidence to act in an emergency, and understand how CPR can make a real difference when it matters most. No previous experience needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain skills that could one day save a life.

Limited spaces available, get in touch to find out more or book your place.

16/02/2026

💜 Another uplifting session at Hendon Health Hub today 💜

We were delighted to deliver another free holistic therapy session at Hendon Health Hub, with really positive feedback from everyone who attended. Participants left feeling relaxed, revived and supported.

We even transformed another office space into a calm, welcoming environment, creating a little oasis of relaxation within the Health Hub (see our before and after pics!)

A big thank you to for their funding support, to our wonderful therapists and to the fantastic team at Back on the Map for hosting us and making the session possible.

10/02/2026

A lovely sewing class today with some of our carers.
The project was to make Lavender Scented Love Hearts !
Everyone enjoyed the morning and here are a few photos of the finished items.

09/02/2026

Join us for our next Carers’ Connect Coffee Morning on Friday 13th February, 10.30am–12.30pm at The Old Rectory, Houghton-le-Spring.

Come along for a free breakfast, a chat and a cuppa!

As always, it’s a relaxed, friendly space for carers to take time out, connect with others, and feel supported.

We’d love to see you there 💜

Open to carers who are registered with HOPS – and we’re always happy to welcome new carers!
You don’t need to receive Carer’s Allowance. You can register as a carer here: https://forms.gle/EN3jsZHyUJHGzcso8
info@healing-sunderland.org.uk

09/02/2026

Group Singing is a brilliant way to express yourself using voice and gentle body movement, combining the benefits of singing and socialising into one friendly package.

Why not join us at Roker United Reformed Church on Wednesdays at 12pm and have some fun?

With guidance from local talented vocalist Lindsay Hannon, you can learn more about the benefits of singing on health and wellbeing. It's only £4 a session and don't worry there's no need to book, just pop in!

Or message us for more information 🎼

06/02/2026

Online yoga class 9.15am every Monday - why not give it a try?

Channel your body and mind in the comfort of your own home with our Online Yoga Classes. Karen teaches 'Scaravelli inspired' yoga for flexibility, relaxation and improving mental and physical wellbeing, with the real time guidance of an in-person class to help achieve good form and posture.

There are new postures and movements every Monday at 9.15am, and recordings of every session are available after every session, so you can grow your knowledge and take things at your own pace.

All abilities are welcome.
£4 per session, discounts are available for unpaid carers.

To find out more, please email info@healing-sunderland.org.uk or call 0191 548 3722

05/02/2026

Circle Dance - Reminder of dates!

Unfortunately there is no Circle Dance session this Saturday (7th Feb). Our next session is March 7th at Kepier Hall

We look forward to welcoming back familiar faces and to welcoming in new ones.

30/01/2026

We have a few places left on this course - starting Monday 2nd Feb.

Delivered by Anna HeArts Creative Projects, the course is at The Old Rectory

A friendly and welcoming course - do not worry if you do not think you are the creative type, you may uncover hidden talents!

Connect, Create, and Grow
Welcome to the new year full of new opportunities and continuation projects.
Canvas on Mind - a new cohort - mindful creative project for carers.
Join this 6 weeks journey which is all about being you.
Starts on Monday 2nd February, time 10am till 12noon.
Places are limited so please secure yours by calling HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service, For all other information please see the poster. Houghton-le-Spring residents PAGE CIC Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance Sunderland Carers Centre Sunderland Carers Centre

29/01/2026

Benefits of online yoga classes

Channel your body and mind in the comfort of your own home with our Online Yoga Classes. Karen teaches 'Scaravelli inspired' yoga for flexibility, relaxation and improving mental and physical wellbeing, with the real time guidance of an in-person class to help achieve good form and posture.

There are new postures and movements every Monday at 9.15am, and recordings of every session are available after every session, so you can grow your knowledge and take things at your own pace.

All abilities are welcome.
Discounts are available for unpaid carers.

To find out more, please email info@healing-sunderland.org.uk or call 0191 548 3722

28/01/2026

Another uplifting pop-up therapy session today @ Hetton New Dawn Lunch Club 💜

We had a great time today working in collaboration with the HettonNewDawn Lunch Club to support local older residents. Thanks to funding from the Coalfield Area Committee's Community Chest, we were able to offer free holistic therapy sessions to help ease aches and pains, lift mood, and encourage relaxation.

It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying a good natter with our therapists and making the most of their calming treatments. The session was full of warmth, connection, and positivity — a real boost for everyone involved.

Some of the lovely feedback we received included:
💬 “The massage was absolutely beautiful from start to finish, made me feel so relaxed and refreshed, I could have fallen asleep. The lady that gave me the massage was brilliant, I loved it.”
💬 “My leg feels lovely, I feel like a new woman!”

A huge thank you to Hetton New Dawn’s fantastic volunteers, who helped the session run so smoothly and created such a welcoming atmosphere.

We can’t wait to be back again in February 💜

Coalfield Sunderland Community HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service HettonNewDawn