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Medication management for carers: small systems that can save us time
Practical ways which carers have shared that might make managing medications and prescriptions feel a bit less overwhelming

Laura Martin
16 minutes ago7 min read


Getting away for the summer: What unpaid carers are really saying
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

Laura Martin
7 days ago3 min read


Behind closed doors: Navigating complex behaviours and staying safe at home
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.

Laura Martin
Apr 2412 min read


Can we care and work?
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.

Claire Cook
Mar 2313 min read


A carer’s guide to preparedness
Whether it’s for a daily task, a specific event or part of a routine, carers share different ways to be prepared.
Sophie
Mar 238 min read


Caring through the school holidays
Some top tips that could help us during the busier school holiday period.
Emily Hart
Mar 129 min read


Carers' guide to planning an accessible staycation
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.

Linda Nguyen
Mar 118 min read


Carers’ guide to booking a holiday
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!

Linda Nguyen
Mar 1110 min read


How my ADHD diagnosis affected how I provide care
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

Liz Connor
Mar 107 min read


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

Claire Cook
Mar 910 min read


When Mother’s Day isn’t just daffodils and breakfast in bed
We spoke to our Product Manager, Claire Cook, about caring for her daughter Isla and how Mother’s Day can feel.

Laura Martin
Mar 52 min read


How does our gender play a part in our caring experience?
Our experiences as carers are shaped by many factors. Social and cultural expectations surrounding gender can quietly influence who becomes a carer and the pressures and expectations that we face as a result but how can we navigate that?
Emily Hart
Feb 279 min read


Overcoming loneliness as a carer
Looking after someone can be rewarding, but it can also feel incredibly isolating. Here we will explore ten ways to combat this isolation.

Nikki Brown
Feb 1614 min read


What’s been making us laugh lately?
We recently asked the Mobilise community a simple question: what’s been most likely to make us laugh recently? Sometimes it feels like we only ask about the difficult times, so this time we focused on the lighter side of life and wanted to know about the recent laughs we’ve experienced, which so often show up when we least expect it. Almost fifty of you responded - thank you - and the replies felt instantly familiar: funny, tender, sometimes absurd, and full of the small elem

Laura Martin
Feb 124 min read


Caring for a partner
We’ve looked at some of the common challenges when caring for a partner. here's how the community are overcoming them.

Liz Connor
Feb 513 min read


When did you last say something nice to yourself?
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when we're caring. Even easier to blame ourselves for everything. So it's time to be kinder to ourselves.

Claire Cook
Feb 57 min read


Friendships while caring: change, hurt, and new possibilities
Explore the power of friendship and find tips for making and maintaining friendships when we're caring for someone
Emily Hart
Feb 38 min read


The power of pets and how they can support us
How pets can help us when we're caring for someone
Emily Hart
Feb 27 min read


Five steps to creating your support network
If we are looking after a family member or friend, no one ever said we had to do this alone.

Suzanne Bourne
Jan 303 min read


Winter warmers
The Mobilise community share what gadgets help us to keep warm during the winter, without adding extra pressure.
Emily Hart
Jan 237 min read
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