Choice Wellbeing Service CIC

20/10/2026

Happy ! With October half-term just around the corner, this week is all about prepping your sanity toolkit before the school break chaos begins. 🎧🍁

We know that changes in routine and busier environments mean auditory overload can creep up fast over the holidays. Getting your gear sorted now makes all the difference:

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Headphones: Brilliant for blocking out the overwhelming hum of crowded venues, busy cafes, or noisy travel when you're out and about.

Discreet Earplugs: Options like Loop earplugs take the sharp, stressful edge off loud noises while still keeping everyone safe and able to communicate.

We’ve included links below to some of the exact headphones and noise-cancelling gear our family relies on to prep for busy weeks. What gadget helps keep the volume manageable in your house? Drop your tips below! 👇

Loops Earplugs - https://shorturl.at/KxSJn

JBL Headphones, Delilah swears by these and is never seen without hers wether shes out and about or chilling in her room - https://shorturl.at/GkIIQ

20/10/2026

Happening Today!!

🎨 PARENT CARER CERAMICS SESSION 🎨

For all those who have tickets remember we are meeting at Rosebud ceramics not Choice HQ @11:00am – 12:30pm

Address for Rosebud Ceramics is:

Unit 1d Chipchase Ct, Durham SR7 0PP

Cant wait to see you there!!

19/10/2026

🛋️ Looking for a quiet, professional therapy/meeting space in Washington?

At Choice HQ, our two private consultation suites are built specifically for 1-on-1 client work or small meetings (Max 5 people).

What we offer:

⏱️ Flexible 1-Hour Bookings: Pay-as-you-go slots from just £12/hr.
☕ Complimentary Refreshments: Free tea, coffee, and kitchen access.
📶 High-Speed Wi-Fi: Perfect for online client notes or teletherapy sessions.
🛋️ Calm & Confidential: Sound-buffered rooms with comfortable armchair seating. 🚗 Great Washington Location: Central, accessible, with easy parking for clients.

Whether you need 1 hour a week or full clinic days, we’d love to show you around!

📩 DM us today or visit www.choicewellbeingservice.org/choicehq to arrange a viewing!

19/10/2026

A gentle reminder for the week ahead... 🍂☕

If you’ve been feeling completely overwhelmed and running on fumes lately, our upcoming one-off Parent Carer Burnout session is happening this Wednesday, 21st October.

It’s a safe, friendly space to step away from the endless to-do lists, enjoy a warm brew, and talk with other parent carers who truly get what life is like behind closed doors. You deserve a moment just for you. 💕

Date: Wednesday, 21st October - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location - Choice HQ, 4 cuthbert house, NE37 2SH

100% Free for local parent carers

We need a minimum of 5 parents to run this course, so grab your spot on our events page before it's full:
👉 https://www.choicewellbeingservice.org/event-details-registration/parent-carer-burnout

Being a parent carer can sometimes feel like you’re running on empty. You’re constantly looking after everyone else, but finding the time and energy to look after yourself can be really difficult.

19/10/2026

1 Space left for tomorrow

🎨 PARENT CARER CERAMICS SESSION 🎨

Fancy a little time out to do something creative, switch off for a bit and just enjoy yourself?

We’ve booked Rosebud Ceramics exclusively for a relaxed ceramics painting session for parent carers. 💗

You’ll be able to choose an item you’d like to paint, get creative (no artistic skills required!) and spend some time with other parent carers in a friendly, relaxed environment.
📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Rosebud Ceramics
🎟️ Only 10 spaces available

Sometimes self-care doesn’t need to be a spa day or anything fancy. Sometimes it’s just 90 minutes where you’re not sorting appointments, chasing services, filling in forms or thinking about what needs doing next.

Come and paint something, have a chat, or just sit quietly and enjoy doing something for you. ❤️

Places are limited to 10 parent carers, so booking is essential.
🌈 Choice Wellbeing Service

A big thank you to teh catherine cookson foundation for funding these sessions.

16/10/2026

🚨 UPDATE: SOLD OUT! 🚨

A massive thank you to everyone who booked onto our upcoming Pottery Painting session—this event is now completely sold out! 🎉🎨

Just a quick reminder for those who secured a spot: this session isn't taking place at Choice HQ, so please make sure you head directly to the venue:

📍 Location: Rosebud Ceramics, Unit 1d Chipchase Ct, Seaham, Durham, SR7 0PP

We can't wait to see what wonderful ceramic masterpieces you all create! If you missed out on this one, keep an eye on our events page for plenty more get-togethers coming up soon. 💕☕

👉 https://www.choicewellbeingservice.org/event-details-registration/pottery-painting

16/10/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our Parent Carer Spooky Art Craft Club! 👻🎨

It was an absolute blast—everyone got wonderfully creative (and a little bit messy!), shared plenty of laughs over a warm cuppa, and produced some truly fantastic Halloween masterpieces. Seeing everyone step away from the everyday chaos and embrace their spooky side made for such a brilliant morning. 💕🎃

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and we can’t wait to see you at the next one.

To see what we have coming up next please see our Whats On page below;

https://www.choicewellbeingservice.org/whatson

16/10/2026

👋 Welcome to Choice HQ in Washington!
Did you know we offer both large group spaces AND private 1-on-1 therapy suites all under one roof?

Whether you're running a 20-person charity workshop, an evening support group, or a private 50-minute counselling session, Choice HQ provides a warm, modern, and accessible home for your work.

Every booking includes:
✅ Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
✅ Kitchen prep area, fridge & microwave access
✅ Complimentary tea, coffee & refreshments
✅ Clean, accessible facilities
✅ Transparent pricing with NO hidden admin fees
☕ The kettle is always on! Pop in for a quick cup of tea and a tour of our spaces.

🌐 Explore our spaces & book a viewing via [email protected]
or visit
www.choicewellbeingservice.org/choicehq

16/10/2026

Happy Spooky Friday, parent carers! 🕷️✨

It’s happening TODAY at 10:00 AM at Choice HQ! Our Spooky Art Craft Club is ready for action, and we can’t wait to see what kind of haunted masterpieces you create.

If you fancy stepping away from the morning rush, grabbing a cuppa, and spending a couple of hours getting wonderfully creative and messy with us, pop on down!

👉https://www.choicewellbeingservice.org/event-details-registration/spooky-makes-and-mates

See you at 10am! 🎃👻

15/10/2026

Constantly running on empty and feeling like parent carer burnout has taken over? You are not alone, and it is okay to not be okay. ☕💭

Caring for a child with additional needs is a full-time, round-the-clock journey, and burnout can creep up before you even realise it. That’s why we are hosting a special, one-off session on Parent Carer Burnout on Wednesday, 21st October—a safe, welcoming, and completely judgment-free space to pause, breathe, and share a cuppa with people who truly understand. 💕

Date: Wednesday, 21st October - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location - Choice HQ, 4 cuthbert house, NE37 2SH

100% Free for local parent carers

A supportive environment to explore gentle ways to recharge and look after your own wellbeing

We need a minimum of 5 parents to run this course, so head over to our events page to check the time and grab your spot:
👉 https://www.choicewellbeingservice.org/event-details-registration/parent-carer-burnout

Being a parent carer can sometimes feel like you’re running on empty. You’re constantly looking after everyone else, but finding the time and energy to look after yourself can be really difficult.