LGBT+ Carers: is there a different story to tell?
Tony Collins-Moore, carers academy manager at Carers Centre Tower Hamlets, shares his experience of being an unpaid carer and a member of...
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Claire Cook
- Feb 12
- 6 min
Healing and recovery after a caring crisis
Bridget is a member of our community and occasional attendee to our virtual cuppas. A parent carer to two young adult children at home,...
Suzanne Bourne
- Nov 30, 2023
- 5 min
The Iceberg Perspective - Julie's carer story
For some of us in the Mobilise Community, writing has become a way to look after our own wellbeing. From creative writing to journalling...
Suzanne Bourne
- Oct 11, 2023
- 3 min
Cass the Border Collie helping out with the caring
Mark is one of the community of carers at Mobilise. Here he shares how Cass the Border Collie brings joy to him and his mum.
Claire Cook
- Oct 10, 2023
- 4 min
Overcoming loneliness as a carer
Bryan looks after his wife. He talks with us about the loneliness that set in, after his wife had to move to a care home. But...
Liz Connor
- Oct 5, 2023
- 11 min
Cultural expectations to caring
In some cultures, the word ‘carer’ doesn’t exist, because taking care of our family is an unspoken expectation. But as our society...
Liz Connor
- Sep 26, 2023
- 7 min
How my ADHD diagnosis affected how I provide care
We’re seeing a trend of more women getting an ADHD diagnosis later in life. With this in mind, we’ve been chatting to Sarah, a member of...
Claire Cook
- Sep 15, 2023
- 7 min
Dementia - Mike's story of emotions and legal blindspots
Mike shares his story as carer for his late husband Tom who had dementia. From spotting those first signs to a diagnosis of dementia, and...
Suzanne Bourne
- Mar 14, 2023
- 8 min
National Day of Reflection, carers share their thoughts on grieving
23rd March is the annual National Day of Reflection, led by Marie Curie. Started following lockdown, and now in its third year. The Day...
Claire Cook
- Dec 6, 2022
- 4 min
Hanukkah Sameach!
Rosalind, shares her caring story, including what Hanukkah is and what it means to her. Hanukkah Sameach!
Suzanne Bourne
- May 21, 2021
- 6 min
Caring in lockdown: what good care looks like for the person we care for - and ourselves
This time last year Roxy took the time to share her story of caring for her sister during the first coronavirus lockdown. One year on we...
Claire Cook
- Feb 9, 2021
- 6 min
Caring for a child with complex needs
Jill, a parent carer from Camden and a member of the team at Camden Carers, shares part of her caring story with us. Jill's daughter...
Claire Cook
- Dec 16, 2020
- 7 min
Beyond Caring - Virginia's Story
"Beyond Caring" reminds us of who we are outside of our caring role. Caring can dominate our days, but it is so valuable to spend time...
Suzanne Bourne
- Nov 27, 2020
- 3 min
Virtual Cuppa for Carers - what a journey!
Everyone that has joined has had their own unique cuppa journey, after 225 cuppas I'd like to reflect on the birds eye view I've had.
Chloe Rollings
- Oct 29, 2020
- 5 min
Using 0 as my wellbeing springboard
This blog shares my personal journey with Suzanne’s coaching approach and the positive impact that it has had on my wellbeing.
Suzanne Bourne
- Oct 23, 2020
- 4 min
Michael's Carer Story
Michael, 26 shares his story caring for his mum with MS.
Suzanne Bourne
- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
Life as a carer - Carol's Carer Story
I would like to tell you a little about my life as a carer. I have always been a caring person as I worked in a day care setting, with...
Claire Cook
- Sep 21, 2020
- 5 min
Pride, Joy and Caring
Do you give yourself enough credit? Do we allow ourselves to feel good and what feelings make us feel good? Great awareness chat with carers
Suzanne Bourne
- Jul 1, 2020
- 4 min
Rosy's Carer Story, Anticipatory Grief
Trying to balance the ‘preemptive grief’ of knowing someone you love and care for is dying, with still caring for them whilst they’re alive
Suzanne Bourne
- Jun 2, 2020
- 4 min
Surviving Lockdown: Home-schooling, complex needs, working and a neurotic dog
Introducing Claire who has joined the Mobilise team, she will be hosting our Friday lunchtime Cuppas, blogging, vlogging and more.
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