HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service

22/05/2026

A fabulous Carers Time Out Day with beautiful sunshine, refreshments, craft activity, therapies and lunch....

It was wonderful to see everyone and to have Anna from HeArts Creative Projects providing the activity, "Mug Decorating".

Just look at all of the fantastic designs... ❤️

Thank you to all who could make it! Our next Carers Connect Coffee Morning is Friday June 12th - Carers Week.

We look forward to seeing you all again soon 💜

21/05/2026

🎶 Singing For Fun – Come and Give It a Try! 🎶

Looking for a friendly, uplifting group to brighten your week? Why not join us at Singing For Fun Wednesdays at 12pm at Roker URC Church 💜

No singing experience is needed at all — just come along, have a laugh, enjoy the music and meet lovely people in a relaxed and welcoming space. The music on our reel below is recorded at our group!

Singing is a fantastic way to boost mood, confidence and wellbeing.

💷 Just £4 per session
✨ Your first session is FREE to try

Whether you love to sing or just fancy trying something new, we’d love to welcome you.

📍 Roker URC Church
🕛 Next Session Wednesday May 27th: 12-1pm

Send us a message or email to find out more or just drop by for your free first session

20/05/2026

Another lovely wellbeing session delivered today by HOPS with the wonderful carers at Sunderland Carers Centre 💜

We’re so pleased to continue offering free holistic therapies and some well-deserved relaxation time for the carers.

A huge thank you again to the staff and to the funding from for making the day possible.

Some feedback from today included:
✨ “Just what I needed.”
✨ “A bit of me time.”

We’ll be back again in June and would love to see even more carers come along and take some time for themselves.

20/05/2026

Our Carers final session today of a 4 week Wilder Wellbeing Programme with Links with Nature

Todays activity was glazing 'Bee Gardens' made from clay 2 weeks earlier with Michelle from Green Witch Pottery. Quite rightly so, given that it is World Bee Day today 🐝 🐝❤️

Look at the wonderful creations 😍

13/05/2026

Thank you to for hosting HOPS at your session today, it was a pleasure to bring our massage therapists and offer some much deserved time out to your carers.

One carer said, "this is the most relaxed I've felt in ages," and that's why we love being able to offer this support.

Thank you to which has allowed us to do this.

💜 On Wednesday we are hosting Complimentary Therapy Day for Kinship Carers 💜

In partnership with Healing Opportunities, we are delighted to offer kinship carers a special day dedicated to rest, relaxation and wellbeing.

Caring for others can be exhausting, and this day is all about taking time for YOU.

✨ Enjoy a complimentary therapy session:
• Massage
• Reiki
• Aromatherapy

✨ Take part in a calming craft activity designed to support relaxation and mindfulness

✨ Enjoy lunch and time to connect with others who understand the kinship care journey

You give so much every day — this is an opportunity to pause, recharge and feel supported in a welcoming and caring environment 💕

📍 Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

13/05/2026

Links with Nature and our Wilder Wellbeing Programme with some of our Registered Carers today at Hetton Lyons Country Park.
Spring Wreath making was the activity for our session.
Here are a few photographs of the beautiful wreaths made today 🩷

08/05/2026

Good morning,

Its a beautiful morning 😊
Our coffee morning starts at 10.30 am.
Come and join us for mindful crafts, a cuppa and free breakfast.
Open to registered carers with HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service