Caring for someone can be all-consuming. We may have given up jobs, moved house, lost friends and freedom. When the person we care for dies, as well as losing someone, a huge hole can be created, and we can feel this very deeply. The impact on each of us will vary, depending on our relationship with the person we looked after and perhaps how much of our life we have given over to caring. We have one thing in common though. We all need support. Carers in the Mobilise communit

Death and dying are a part of any life. But as carers, we probably are more acutely aware of its proximity and impact. The advancement toward the death of the person we care for can trigger a wave of emotion and something called anticipatory grief . And then there is the in-between bit. Where we know that death is on the cards, but we simply skirt around the issue as it’s too painful or uncomfortable to look at. The conversations can feel awkward - such as discussing Wills ,

A carer's journey with grief can be complex and long. Here we talk about chronic sorrow, and ways to support our wellbeing.

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

Taking care of someone often means dealing with lots of different, and sometimes difficult, emotions. But a big one, that can sometimes sneak up on us, is grief. This complicated feeling shows up in different ways - whether it's not sleeping at night, feeling more triggered by situations we used to find manageable, or finding our energy is low and motivation lacking. Sometimes, we don't even realise it's grief, especially if the person we care for is still with us. Studies s

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.

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?

Taking on the responsibility of caring for our partner* can feel different to looking after a parent, child or another relative. It can shift the balance in our relationship, change our anticipated future plans and dreams, and bring a strange duality to our role, as we shift between partner and carer. And remember, not all relationships were great, before a diagnosis arrived - which can make things harder still. *(husband, wife, spouse, significant other, better half? Delete

As unpaid carers, what happens to the person we care for, if we’re no longer able to care for them? A tricky conversation that we have...

Jill is a parent carer from Camden and was a member of the team at Camden Carers from 2008 until 2021. Here, Jill talks about how and why...