In a recent poll, nearly 70% of carers who responded shared they had never heard of virtual wards, yet they are something many of us may become involved with during our time looking after someone. So what are they? This blog will help us understand what virtual wards are, what support we’re entitled to, and where we can go if we’re feeling unsure or stretched too thin. It will include experiences from other carers, explore concerns and offer practical advice on coping with th

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.

A snapshot of what’s happening across the UK for Carers Week.

Looking after someone can be rewarding, but it can also feel incredibly isolating. Here we will explore ten ways to combat this isolation.

We explore why asking for help is so difficult when caring, the emotional barriers we face, and practical steps to make it easier. Whether we care for our parent, partner, friend, or child, discover simple ways to ask for help without guilt and why it’s essential for our wellbeing.

This guide helps us explore if working is possible, what support we’re entitled to, and how to make work “work” for us. Created with carers, we’re sharing a toolkit of ideas, plus, some of the impacts that paid work may have on any benefits we receive.

As carers, our plates are often overflowing with all sorts of responsibilities. Managing medical appointments, sifting through the admin load, personal care - and the list goes on. But what if using AI (artificial intelligence) can save us from some of the emotional energy that comes with crafting emails? Or create personalised budget plans for us? We'll explore what AI is and 10 top tips on using AI to make caring easier!

This guide is a short summary of tips (from carers) to help us get the most out of the week, in a way that works for us.

Why feelings of guilt and resentment is an indicator to put ourselves first.

11 top tips for preparing for a new caring role.

In this blog, we’ve gathered some of the most common communication challenges that can crop up when looking after a family member or friend, and pulled together tips and real-life insights from carers who’ve been there.

As the weather warms up a little, our thoughts might turn to spring cleaning and decluttering our space. Before we dive in though, let's take a moment to see how other carers do it, so that we are getting things done in the easiest possible way.

Caring isn’t just something we do, it’s part of who we are. But how often do we actually see carers reflected in TV shows and films?

This blog explores how looking after a family member or friend with an addiction can affect us, and provide practical steps to help us.

The benefits of taking regular short breaks can be just as great as less frequent longer breaks.

We spoke to two members of our community who have autism to learn more about how autism can impact our caring experiences.

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...

Carers' practical and emotional tips for raising a complaint. Plus, read what the experts say.

I discovered the priority matrix at a difficult time in my work. I was swamped. Despite working long hours, my list of tasks mounted up....

Gratitude is the process of being thankful or showing appreciation for something. Read more to learn about how it can help us when caring.