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Wheelchairs, WAVs, and other mobility essentials
Discover practical guidance on choosing wheelchairs, WAVs, and mobility aids. From NHS funding and home adaptations to carer's top tips, find support to make mobility decisions easier.

Nikki Brown
Aug 13, 202511 min read


Weekly Routine Planner for carers
Feeling overwhelmed as routines shift and the to-do list grows? Whether it’s back-to-school season or just one of those weeks, having a simple weekly routine can bring clarity and calm. In this blog, we share eight thoughtful questions to help carers build a routine that supports both us and the person we care for - plus a free Weekly Planner to get us started.

Suzanne Bourne
Aug 7, 20253 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


How to feel seen and heard as a carer
Discover practical tips for advocating for ourselves from carer, author, and mental health activist Matthew McKenzie. He unpacks why speaking up for ourselves matters and how to navigate support systems confidently while caring for someone.
Emily Hart
Jul 27, 202510 min read


GO GO Gadget Carers!
The Mobilise Community have been sharing some top tips and recommendations for gadgets, adaptations and equipment that have helped them and the people they are caring for.

Suzanne Bourne
Jul 25, 20257 min read


10 ways for carers to get unstuck and move forwards
Feeling stuck is something we all go through, often for different reasons. Here are 10 simple, practical things to try when we're ready to get going again.

Suzanne Bourne
Jul 22, 20254 min read


Comparison is the thief of joy
It’s easy to look at others and feel like we’re falling short, especially as carers. We explore how to focus on our strengths, celebrate sm

Linda Nguyen
Jul 18, 20259 min read


A carers' guide to getting out and about
Discover practical tips and community advice to help unpaid carers feel more confident about getting out and about, from small steps to accessible days out.

Suzanne Bourne
Jul 17, 20254 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 15, 20256 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

Nikki Brown
Jul 14, 20255 min read


The great picture adventure
What is the great picture adventure?! Here's how it can help us and some inspiration from the photos shared in the Mobilise Community.
Emily Hart
Jul 3, 20253 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?

Claire Cook
Jul 3, 20256 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 2, 202510 min read


Recognising trauma, healing and growth in parent carers
With thanks to Joanna Griffin, a parent carer and Counselling Psychologist, for sharing her insights on trauma and growth as a parent carer. Helping us to recognise trauma, how to care for ourselves and how we might even grow, going forward.

Claire Cook
Jun 27, 20257 min read


Uplift! What is it and why is it important for carers?
What is uplift and why is it so important for carers

Suzanne Bourne
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Nurtured By Nature
Some gentle inspiration for simple, tried and tested ways we can weave a little nature into our everyday routines (even if we don’t have a garden)

Chloe Rollings
Jun 17, 20255 min read


Virtual wards: A comprehensive guide for carers
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

Nikki Brown
Jun 16, 202514 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
Jun 13, 20256 min read


What’s on during Carers Week?
A snapshot of what’s happening across the UK for Carers Week.

Claire Cook
Jun 12, 20258 min read


Asking for help by saying what we need
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.

Nikki Brown
May 28, 202510 min read
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