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Suzanne Bourne
Oct 23, 20204 min read
Michael's Carer Story
Michael, 26 shares his story caring for his mum with MS.
Suzanne Bourne
Oct 15, 20203 min read
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
Oct 15, 20203 min read
How to tell your story
Sharing our caring stories, can bring many benefits. Here we talk about why we might want to share, and how to benefit.
Claire Cook
Oct 7, 20202 min read
Have you had your flu jab?
Carers are entitled to a free flu jab. Have you had yours? Do you know what your options how? Here's our quick 'how to' from other carers.
Claire Cook
Sep 30, 20205 min read
How do you respond to 'the call'?!
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?
Chloe Rollings
Sep 27, 20202 min read
I feel included when...
This week is National Inclusion Week! (28 September - 4 October 2020). It is a national, annual event hosted by Inclusive Employers to...
Claire Cook
Sep 25, 20203 min read
This is where the magic happens!
When was the last time you did something a little brave? Something that gave you a rush of adrenaline and got the juices pumping!
Claire Cook
Sep 21, 20205 min read
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
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Carers' guide to the internet
When you need to find something out to help you with your caring role where do you go?
Chloe Rollings
Sep 14, 20203 min read
Like Pieces of a Puzzle - Rebuilding a Relationship
From sister to stranger. This blog shares how the relationship with my brother drastically changed in 2015. And our journey to rebuilding...
Suzanne Bourne
Sep 11, 20202 min read
Conversation Reboot
Conversation starters and ideas to reboot your conversations with friends and family.
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.
Claire Cook
Sep 4, 20203 min read
What to do if you're uncomfortable in the 'new normal'
How to keep your distance in the new normal! Carers are managing some awkward situations, as rules are interpreted in different ways.
Suzanne Bourne
Sep 3, 20202 min read
New Season, New Plan
Whatever our circumstances it can be helpful to stop and rethink our weekly routines. Lots of us did this at the beginning of coronavirus.
Claire Cook
Aug 26, 20203 min read
Five things to do if Local Support Services Close
Members from our carers community share their top tips for moving forwards when services close.
Joe Legate
Aug 24, 20201 min read
Our creative community!
Take a look at the projects that the community have undertaken in the last few months.
Chloe Rollings
Aug 21, 20205 min read
"Leave your inner critic at the door"
Bridget shares her journey with art and how she uses colour to help her wellbeing. From the different techniques she has tried and to...
Claire Cook
Aug 20, 20202 min read
Creativity and wellbeing; Writing
Members of our carer's community talk about how getting creative has been both fun but a great boost to emotional wellness.
Suzanne Bourne
Aug 16, 20204 min read
GO GO Gadget Carers!
Some of us are old enough (or young enough?) to remember a cartoon called Inspector Gadget. He’d shout “Go Go Gadget Arms/Legs” and they...
Claire Cook
Aug 14, 20204 min read
How resilient is your situation?
What's in your resilience toolkit? As a carer - what keeps you from falling off that edge?
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