St Mary’s is committed to supporting all staff achieving a good work life balance in order to continue excelling at work whilst being able to balance their caring responsibilities.
The network is open and welcomes all staff who are parents and those who are balancing work with caring responsibilities for family members. We aim to provide a supportive space and the opportunity to share experiences.
To support staff working flexibly we endeavour to hold events at different times and days of the week, and where possible allow for hybrid sessions, so you can attend remotely.
Membership
Please contact Rachel Bowles or Sheela Patel on parentcarersnetwork@stmarys.ac.uk if you would like more information, or to join the distribution list for upcoming events.
As members your insight is invaluable. Please do forward any suggestions for future events to us. We hope to hold two events per semester.
Events
October 2025
Informal Drop in/Chat: Wed 2 Oct, 1 to 2pm, Dolce Vita
November 2025
Informal Drop in/Chat: Thu 7 Nov 1 to 2pm, Dolce Vita
December 2025
EDI Seasonal Social: Tue 3 Dec 4 to 6pm, 1850 Loft
January 2026
Informal Drop in/Chat/;Tue 28 Jan, 1 to 2pm, Dolce Vita
February 2026
Lunch and Learn with Carers UK: Wed 26 Feb,1 to 2pm, Room K21
May 2026
Wellbeing Check in: Thu 8 May, 1 to 2pm, J102
Memory Walk: Mon 19 at 12.30 to 1pm, main reception
June 2026
Informal Drop in/Chat: Tue 24 June, 1 to 2pm, Dolce Vita
Supporting material
Athena Swan