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Claire Cook
May 30, 202210 min read
As a carer, I like it when...
As part of our "I like it when..." series, we are sharing what our community of carers likes to see, hear and feel, from different...
Linda Nguyen
Apr 27, 20227 min read
Carers' guide to advocacy
We may not realise it, but as carers, we are often advocates for the needs of the person we care for. Put simply, “Advocacy is all about...
Linda Nguyen
Apr 14, 20225 min read
Five ways to get past a ‘no’
As carers, we know all too well that ‘no’ is a big word when accessing support for the person we care for. Does that mean we should stop...
Linda Nguyen
Mar 11, 202210 min read
Carer’s guide to getting paid care at home
At some point in our caring role, we may start to realise and accept that we need more help. Perhaps because the care is becoming...
Suzanne Bourne
Feb 18, 20223 min read
10 ways for carers to get unstuck and move forwards
In our Mobilise Moment, a monthly check-in with carers (February 2022), we focused on where we might be feeling stuck. We asked - What...
Linda Nguyen
Aug 10, 20216 min read
How to keep the person we care for cool and hydrated
When we're looking after someone, remembering the simple things, like having two litres of water a day may feel like a long-winded task....
Suzanne Bourne
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Relationships, the wisdom from carers
When you are caring for someone your relationship with them may change and your relationships with others may be different too.
Suzanne Bourne
Aug 5, 20203 min read
Five steps to creating your support network
If you are looking after someone, no one ever said we had to do this alone.
Kyro Brooks
May 19, 20203 min read
Top three tips for caring for someone with poor mental health
I have supported my mum since I was young, through poor mental and physical health. It is fair to say it has not been plain sailing. But...
Suzanne Bourne
Dec 10, 20193 min read
Carers Assessments - My experience
Is it time for a carers assessment?
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