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Basic first aid for carers
Qualified Nurse Emma from First Aid for Life, explores some of the most common and critical first aid scenarios we might face at home - and tips to help us prepare for them.

Nikki Brown
5 days ago9 min read


Weekly Routine Planner for carers
Feeling overwhelmed as routines shift and the to-do list grows? Whether it’s back-to-school season or just one of those weeks, having a simple weekly routine can bring clarity and calm. In this blog, we share eight thoughtful questions to help carers build a routine that supports both us and the person we care for - plus a free Weekly Planner to get us started.

Suzanne Bourne
Aug 73 min read


10 ways for carers to get unstuck and move forwards
Feeling stuck is something we all go through, often for different reasons. Here are 10 simple, practical things to try when we're ready to get going again.

Suzanne Bourne
Jul 224 min read


A carers' guide to getting out and about
Discover practical tips and community advice to help unpaid carers feel more confident about getting out and about, from small steps to accessible days out.

Suzanne Bourne
Jul 174 min read


University life as a carer: Tips from those who’ve been there
Real advice from young adult carers on choosing a uni, writing your personal statement, finding support, and making the most of student life.

Chloe Rollings
Jul 166 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 248 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


As a carer, I like it when...
As part of our "I like it when..." series, we are sharing what our community likes to see, hear and feel, from those around us.

Claire Cook
Jan 2411 min read


Combating common carer challenges
The day-to-day common caring challenges we face, along with tips on how we can get through them.

Nikki Brown
Jan 177 min read


How to get more of what we want as a carer
Helping us get more of what we want. Five short videos to guide us through some self-reflection and forward-thinking activities.

Suzanne Bourne
Jan 23 min read


Setting and achieving personal goals while caring
Jill, a parent carer from Camden and a member of the team at Camden Carers , shares how even as carers, we don’t (and shouldn’t) give up...

Claire Cook
Jan 27 min read


Feeling exhausted? 10 reasons we might feel tired all the time
Caring comes with juggling many things. But when we're wiped out all the time, it may require further investigation. Here are 10 ways we can

Liz Connor
Nov 28, 202411 min read


Free and low-cost ways for carers to feel cosy this season
Over 10 top tips to fight the cabin fever over the colder months.

Liz Connor
Nov 22, 20249 min read


A carer's home at winter
Top tips for taking care of our homes over winter

Nikki Brown
Nov 5, 20247 min read


12 ways to combat boredom as a carer
Is there such a thing as boredom in a busy caring world? Read 12 ways carers are adding some uplift and fun into their day-to-day.

Nikki Brown
Sep 20, 20249 min read


Caring for someone when we have our own healthcare needs
According to stats, a staggering 71% of those of us who are caring for someone have our own physical or mental health conditions.

Liz Connor
Jul 26, 202412 min read


A carers' guide to getting stuff done without leaving the house
As carers getting out of the house hasn't always been easy. Shielding and lockdown have taught us new ways to stay home and get stuff done.

Suzanne Bourne
Jul 9, 20244 min read


10 practical steps to take when someone dies
When someone we care for dies, there are often practical things we need to do. Find 10 practical steps to take.

Liz Connor
May 2, 20249 min read


Carers' guide to being scam aware
As carers, online admin can take up a lot of our time. Read six simple things we can do to be more scam savvy online and protect ourselves.

Claire Cook
Mar 16, 20243 min read


Carers' guide to coping when we're caring for more than one person
Taking care of one person is hard enough, but looking after multiple people can feel like we’re constantly spinning plates.

Liz Connor
Mar 14, 202410 min read
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