Grief

May 29 min

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.

Apr 1913 min

Caring for a partner

Taking on the responsibility of caring for our partner* can feel different to looking after a parent, child or another relative. It can...

Mar 264 min

Who will keep caring, when I'm unable?

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...

Nov 30, 20239 min

15 signs I might be grieving

Taking care of someone often means dealing with lots of different, and sometimes difficult, emotions. But a big one, that can sometimes...

Sep 13, 20239 min

A carer's grief

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

Aug 10, 20234 min

Five tricky death conversations for carers

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...

Nov 29, 20227 min

Support when the person we care for dies

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...

Sep 15, 20229 min

How to deal with carer guilt around care homes

Deciding to put the person we care for in a care home is rarely easy. It can take many weeks or months to make peace with the range of...

May 26, 20217 min

How to cope when our caring role comes to an end

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...