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The great picture adventure
What is the great picture adventure?! Here's how it can help us and some inspiration from the photos shared in the Mobilise Community.
Emily Hart
Jul 43 min read


How do you respond to 'the call'?
Carers all know 'the call' - the one when life as we know it, pivots on its head and nothing will ever be the same again. But what next?

Claire Cook
Jul 36 min read


How to save on the weekly shop
From grocery shopping hacks to free incontinence products. Read carers' top tips on saving money on the weekly shop and still eating well.

Claire Cook
Jul 210 min read


Recognising trauma, healing and growth in parent carers
With thanks to Joanna Griffin, a parent carer and Counselling Psychologist, for sharing her insights on trauma and growth as a parent carer. Helping us to recognise trauma, how to care for ourselves and how we might even grow, going forward.

Claire Cook
Jun 277 min read


Caring through the summer holidays
Some top tips that could help us during the busier summer holiday period.
Emily Hart
Jun 269 min read


Carers' guide to advocacy
This guide explores what advocacy is, when we might want advocacy support and how we can access it. There are some resources at the end which might be helpful.

Linda Nguyen
Jun 247 min read


Uplift! What is it and why is it important for carers?
What is uplift and why is it so important for carers

Suzanne Bourne
Jun 233 min read


Nurtured By Nature
Some gentle inspiration for simple, tried and tested ways we can weave a little nature into our everyday routines (even if we don’t have a garden)

Chloe Rollings
Jun 175 min read


Virtual wards: A comprehensive guide for carers
In a recent poll, nearly 70% of carers who responded shared they had never heard of virtual wards, yet they are something many of us may become involved with during our time looking after someone. So what are they?
This blog will help us understand what virtual wards are, what support we’re entitled to, and where we can go if we’re feeling unsure or stretched too thin. It will include experiences from other carers, explore concerns and offer practical advice on coping with th

Nikki Brown
Jun 1714 min read


LGBTQ+ Carers: is there a different story to tell?
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.

Claire Cook
Jun 136 min read


What’s on during Carers Week?
A snapshot of what’s happening across the UK for Carers Week.

Claire Cook
Jun 128 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
Jun 213 min read


EHCPs - Let's get 'September Ready'
10 simple questions to reflect, think and plan, before we "go back" in September.

Claire Cook
Jun 15 min read


Asking for help by saying what we need
We explore why asking for help is so difficult when caring, the emotional barriers we face, and practical steps to make it easier. Whether we care for our parent, partner, friend, or child, discover simple ways to ask for help without guilt and why it’s essential for our wellbeing.

Nikki Brown
May 2910 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
May 2213 min read


10 top tips on using AI to make caring easier
As carers, our plates are often overflowing with all sorts of responsibilities. Managing medical appointments, sifting through the admin load, personal care - and the list goes on. But what if using AI (artificial intelligence) can save us from some of the emotional energy that comes with crafting emails? Or create personalised budget plans for us? We'll explore what AI is and 10 top tips on using AI to make caring easier!

Linda Nguyen
May 166 min read


Making Carers Week work for you
This guide is a short summary of tips (from carers) to help us get the most out of the week, in a way that works for us.

Claire Cook
May 63 min read


Managing feelings of resentment and guilt, as an unpaid carer
Why feelings of guilt and resentment is an indicator to put ourselves first.

Linda Nguyen
Apr 236 min read


Are you an anticipatory carer? Top tips for planning ahead
11 top tips for preparing for a new caring role.

Liz Connor
Apr 2210 min read


Managing our stress as carers
While stress might not always come with flashing warning lights, it’s something many of us experience in our caring role daily and sometimes we only notice it once we’re already running on empty, or burnt out completely. Here are some key exercises and resources from therapist and writer Lottie Storey that might help us feel just a little more in control when life starts to feel overwhelming, something many of us know all too well.
Emily Hart
Apr 174 min read
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