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Father's Day as both son and supporter
How a father-son relationship evolves over time, especially when caring responsibilities begin to emerge

Laura Martin
Jun 123 min read


When we're the only one who knows the truth
Unpaid carers share their experiences of 'masking' in caring situations

Laura Martin
Jun 910 min read


What a carer-friendly community looks like to Mobilise carers
The straightforward ways our communities need to change and ideas from carers which might help a little

Laura Martin
Jun 38 min read


How the Mobilise community helped shape BBC Caring Matters Week
We shared a BBC survey with our community and over 600 of us responded. Those responses went on to help shape the themes running through Caring Matters Week.

Laura Martin
May 272 min read


LGBTQ+ Carers: is there a different story to tell?
Whether we’re an LGBTQ+ carer ourselves, supporting someone from the community, or simply want to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ carers, this blog will give us some insight into what it's like from the highs to the lows and everything in between.

Claire Cook
May 266 min read


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 our Mobilise community . Sarah is a carer to her mum and daughter, and was diagnosed with ADHD in her fifties. Sarah shares her journey to diagnosis and how ADHD impacts in her caring role, including the challenges and strengths her diagnosis brings. What is ADHD? ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common condition that

Liz Connor
Mar 107 min read


Hanukkah Sameach!
Rosalind, shares her caring story, including what Hanukkah is and what it means to her. Hanukkah Sameach!

Claire Cook
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Healing and recovery after a caring crisis
Bridget is a member of the Mobilise community and a parent carer to two young adult children at home, Bridget was called on to care remotely for parents who live 200 miles away. All whilst managing her own chronic health conditions. Bridget found herself stepping into the newly coined carer role of ‘sandwich carer’. A role many of us are taking on, where we find ourselves looking after more than one person. Often we’re sandwiched between the generations we are providing care

Claire Cook
Nov 15, 20256 min read


How to deal with carer guilt around care homes
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.

Liz Connor
Sep 24, 20259 min read


What it’s really like caring for someone through a virtual ward
Claire, a member of the Mobilise community, shares her experience, practical tips, and advice for those about to use an NHS virtual ward.
Emily Hart
Aug 6, 20253 min read


University life as a carer: Tips from those who’ve been there
Real advice from young adult carers on choosing a uni, writing your personal statement, finding support, and making the most of student life.

Chloe Rollings
Jul 16, 20256 min read


Feeling alone while caring
Bryan looks after his wife. He spoke with us about the loneliness that set in, after his wife had to move to a care home.

Claire Cook
Feb 20, 20254 min read


Building a dementia-friendly garden brought more joy to my relationship
Creating a dementia-friendly garden brought Colin and Susan closer, offering joy, connection and calm amidst the challenges of her diagnosis

Liz Connor
Dec 5, 20245 min read


Caring with compassion
Lesley from our community shares how she has found ways to nurture both her mum. Plus, tips on how we can preserve our energy when caring.

Nikki Brown
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Finding balance and purpose outside of caring
Stuart shares how he finds ways to bring purpose to both him and his wife. Reminding them of life outside of caring.

Nikki Brown
Sep 27, 20245 min read


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
Nov 30, 20235 min read


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.

Suzanne Bourne
Oct 11, 20233 min read


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
Oct 5, 202311 min read


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...

Claire Cook
Sep 15, 20237 min read


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...

Suzanne Bourne
Mar 14, 20238 min read
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