Our local pharmacies have a lot of services that can make our lives easier as unpaid carers. So it pays to be aware of what they can do for us, including through the Pharmacy First scheme. Jonathan Lloyd Jones from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society , kindly took some time out of his day, to share some of the ways our local pharmacies can support us. What is Pharmacy First? Pharmacy First is a scheme in England where pharmacists can carry out consultations and prescribe antib

Is it just us, or is there a lot of pressure to make big changes to our lives in January? Whether it’s losing weight, saving money or starting a side hustle (that’s a second or third job), it’s that time of year when we all get caught up in the New Year’s frenzy. We understand that big resolutions might not feel realistic or achievable for all of us. When we’re caring for someone else, we can be short on time, overwhelmed and stretched to our limit. Then when we set big goal

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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.

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.

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

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Accepting the ‘carer’ label is about so much more than the language we use. It’s about unlocking support, rights, and opportunities that can make life just a little easier.

When moving day comes, it’s natural to feel a big sense of loss. We might not just miss the person, but also miss our caring role and our usual day-to-day routines. Read seven tips for how we can deal with our guilt.

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.

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.

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.

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Real advice from young adult carers on choosing a uni, writing your personal statement, finding support, and making the most of student life.

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.

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.

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