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What scares me as a carer?
The 'top six' fears of unpaid carers and support that is available.

Linda Nguyen
Oct 28, 20256 min read


Carers' guide to winter health and safety
Where we love winter or loathe it, there’s no getting away from the extra bugs and health risks that come with this time of year. Here are some top tips for staying safe and healthy through those cold, wet, dark months.

Claire Cook
Oct 26, 20254 min read


Free and low-cost ways for carers to feel cosy this season
Over 10 top tips to fight the cabin fever over the colder months.

Liz Connor
Oct 16, 20259 min read


The autumn slump (how to cope with fatigue as the season changes)
Discover quick ways we can make the autumn transition feel smoother so we can feel calmer and better prepared for the months ahead.
Emily Hart
Oct 16, 20259 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.

Liz Connor
Oct 13, 202511 min read


How to focus on our own health as unpaid carers
When did we last stop and really think about our own health (physically and mentally). Join our two minute self-reflection exercise to help think about ways we can build this in.

Claire Cook
Oct 9, 20253 min read


12 reasons to accept the ‘carer’ label
Accepting the ‘carer’ label is about so much more than the language we use. It’s about unlocking support, rights, and opportunities that can make life just a little easier.

Nikki Brown
Oct 9, 20259 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


Being a carer crept up on me
In 2003, less than a year after we married my husband Matt was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Being a carer happened a little while later. Here's my story.

Suzanne Bourne
Sep 22, 20255 min read


What the NHS 10-Year Plan could mean for unpaid carers
The NHS 10-Year Plan sets out a vision for how healthcare will improve between now and 2035, but how might it affect us as unpaid carers?
Emily Hart
Sep 12, 202510 min read


Out of control and caring
Caring and feeling out of control? Welcome to the club! This blog explores simple tools we can use to help us manage what we can and can't control.

Linda Nguyen
Sep 10, 20259 min read


Carer organisations: in-person support that makes a real difference
In this blog, we look at how local carer organisations provide tailored support, practical advice, and opportunities to connect, alongside the role digital support can play. Plus, why staying connected can make such a difference!

Nikki Brown
Sep 5, 20256 min read


Basic first aid for carers
Qualified Nurse Emma from First Aid for Life, explores some of the most common and critical first aid scenarios we might face at home - and tips to help us prepare for them.

Nikki Brown
Aug 21, 20259 min read


From stuck to supported: moving forward from tricky conversations with services
Practical tips and tools from other carers that have been through it to help us refocus and find positive ways forward.

Nikki Brown
Aug 15, 202512 min read


Everything we need to know about EHCPs
From what to include in an application to tried-and-tested tips from other parent carers, and next steps if our application isn’t successful!

Claire Cook
Aug 14, 20257 min read


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 14, 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 28, 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
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