An exploration of supporting carers in ways that acknowledge both cultural identity and mental health

We asked our Mobilise community about the difference Mobilise has made to their lives

Tried-and-tested tips for managing the heat shared by fellow carers

How a father-son relationship evolves over time, especially when caring responsibilities begin to emerge

Unpaid carers share their experiences of 'masking' in caring situations

What happens to the person we care for, if we’re no longer able to care for them?

The straightforward ways our communities need to change and ideas from carers which might help a little

June is Pride month and the whole occasion is normally a fantasia of marching, waving, cheering, whooping and, of course, drinking. So often LGBTQ+ groups are portrayed in the flush of youth, partying hard and covered in glitter, and there will be plenty of glitter at Pride events around the country. But there will also be a broad range of groups representing the many different dimensions, and often challenges, of LGBTQ+ life. One group which is often overlooked is LGBTQ+ ca

We shared a BBC survey with our community and over 600 of us responded. Those responses went on to help shape the themes running through Caring Matters Week.

Whether we’re an LGBTQ+ carer ourselves, supporting someone from the community, or simply want to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ carers, this blog will give us some insight into what it's like from the highs to the lows and everything in between.

Practical ways which carers have shared that might make managing medications and prescriptions feel a bit less overwhelming

We know that taking a break involves a mountain of logistics, financial considerations and, often, a heavy dose of guilt. We surveyed our caring community to find out more about what getting away for the summer actually looks like for unpaid carers

This page is a non-judgmental space designed to help us recognise warning signs, understand complex behavioural changes, and create a plan before reaching a crisis point.

This guide helps us explore if working is possible, what support we’re entitled to, and how to make work “work” for us. Created with carers, we’re sharing a toolkit of ideas, plus, some of the impacts that paid work may have on any benefits we receive.

Whether it’s for a daily task, a specific event or part of a routine, carers share different ways to be prepared.

Some top tips that could help us during the busier school holiday period.

Carer and health writer Charlotte Murphy shares top tips for planning an accessible, stress-free UK staycation. From wheelchair-friendly attractions to free entry offers for carers, discover how to create memorable days out with the person you care for without the travel stress.

A simple guide full of tips from carers in the Mobilise community to help make the process of booking a holiday bit easier for us!

We’re seeing a trend of more women getting an ADHD diagnosis later in life . With this in mind, we’ve been chatting to Sarah, a member of our Mobilise community . Sarah is a carer to her mum and daughter, and was diagnosed with ADHD in her fifties. Sarah shares her journey to diagnosis and how ADHD impacts in her caring role, including the challenges and strengths her diagnosis brings. What is ADHD? ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common condition that

We spoke to two members of our community who have autism to learn more about how autism can impact our caring experiences.