Male health checks, when caring for a man
It’s helpful to know what health checks there are, how we can tackle some of the day-to-day caring such as shaving, and how being...
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Claire Cook
Aug 235 min read
SEN back-to-school guide for carers
Carers guide to getting back to school. Including practical and emotional tools and resources for a smoother transition.
Claire Cook
Aug 228 min read
Caring for someone we don’t always like
As an unpaid carer, we can experience such a range of emotions and feelings towards the person we care for. It can feel incredibly hard...
Chloe Rollings
Aug 23 min read
Top tips for getting a good night’s sleep
We all know that sleep is important but for many of us, getting a good night's sleep can be easier ‘said’ than ‘done’. Carers in the...
Claire Cook
Jul 318 min read
How to save on the weekly shop
From grocery shopping hacks to free incontinence products. Read carers' top tips on saving money on the weekly shop and still eating well.
Claire Cook
Jul 279 min read
14 warning signs of carer burnout
Jill is a parent carer from Camden and was a member of the team at Camden Carers from 2008 until 2021. Here, Jill talks us through...
Claire Cook
Jul 276 min read
Carers' guide to journaling for wellbeing
Too many thoughts or finding it hard to focus? Grab a piece of paper and pen and get by six different ways to journal.
Liz Connor
Jul 2612 min read
Caring for someone when we have our own healthcare needs
According to stats, a staggering 71% of those of us who are caring for someone have our own physical or mental health conditions.
Linda Nguyen
Jul 266 min read
How can we find safe peer support as a carer?
When we're caring for a family member or friend, there can be many forms of support open to us. In this blog, we'll focus on peer support...
Nikki Brown
Jul 245 min read
The power of laughter - fake it ‘till you make it
The health benefits of laughter - and how to create more laughter while caring for someone
Suzanne Bourne
Jul 94 min read
A carers' guide to getting stuff done without leaving the house
As carers getting out of the house hasn't always been easy. Shielding and lockdown have taught us new ways to stay home and get stuff done.
Claire Cook
Jun 214 min read
Carers' guide to cleaning up bodily fluids
For many of us, cleaning up is actually a huge part of our caring role. From soiled sheets, sofas and clothing. To wiping down floors,...
Liz Connor
Jun 149 min read
The Power of Music
This month, we’re talking about music and the impact it can have on our day-to-day caring. It's no surprise that 61% of us who completed...
Linda Nguyen
Jun 66 min read
10 questions to ask someone we think is caring
As the saying goes, "you only notice something once you start looking for it", also known as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon. It’s true...
Nikki Brown
May 308 min read
Books and shows carers are loving
There are days when we need a little escapism from caring, our community shares recommendations that help them unwind.
Liz Connor
May 229 min read
A Carer’s CV
Contemplating a return to work after a long break? Read our tips to supercharge your CV.
Claire Cook
May 204 min read
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...
Linda Nguyen
May 175 min read
Positive media for unpaid carers
We can all find our media stream of news overwhelming at times. As carers, we could greatly benefit from more positive news stories when...
Chloe Rollings
May 77 min read
Caring, Uni and You
From studying a topic we are interested in, to pursuing career goals or experiencing student life, there are many reasons why people...
Chloe Rollings
May 74 min read
10 Top Tips for Young Adult Carers
We reached out to the young adults in our community to find out their advice for Young Adult Carers. Here is what they shared! 1. Know...
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