Overcoming loneliness as a carer
Bryan looks after his wife. He talks with us about the loneliness that set in, after his wife had to move to a care home. But...
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Liz Connor
Oct 5, 202311 min read
Cultural expectations to caring
In some cultures, the word ‘carer’ doesn’t exist, because taking care of our family is an unspoken expectation. But as our society...
Claire Cook
Sep 25, 20235 min read
The impact of unpaid caring
With thanks to the team at Crossroads Care Surrey, for writing this great piece of content about the impact of caring. Exploring how we...
Claire Cook
Sep 15, 20233 min read
Let’s talk about getting the shopping done!
With many of the large supermarkets now offering online delivery, and more food delivery companies propping up, there are many ways we...
Claire Cook
Sep 15, 20237 min read
Dementia - Mike's story of emotions and legal blindspots
Mike shares his story as carer for his late husband Tom who had dementia. From spotting those first signs to a diagnosis of dementia, and...
Suzanne Bourne
Sep 14, 20234 min read
First steps for getting help and support with our caring roles
Thinking about getting support with caring for a family member or friend, is not as straightforward as it sounds. But starting to think...
Claire Cook
Sep 13, 20239 min read
A carer's grief
A carer's journey with grief can be complex and long. Here we talk about chronic sorrow, and ways to support our wellbeing.
Claire Cook
Aug 15, 20235 min read
How to be more assertive in our caring role
Jill is a parent carer and a former member of the team at Camden Carers. Here, Jill shares her insights on the benefits of assertiveness...
Claire Cook
Aug 10, 20234 min read
Five tricky death conversations for carers
Death and dying are a part of any life. But as carers, we probably are more acutely aware of its proximity and impact. The advancement...
Liz Connor
Aug 4, 202312 min read
The best smartphone apps for busy carers
New technology is making it easier to save time, stay organised and prioritise our wellbeing. When we’re juggling it all - work,...
Faye Atherton
Jul 24, 202310 min read
Widening our caring circle
Being a carer often translates to ‘always on duty’. But, being able to hand over the reins, if only for an hour or an afternoon, can make...
Linda Nguyen
Jul 11, 20234 min read
Managing feelings of resentment and guilt, as an unpaid carer
With thanks to the team at Crossroads Care Surrey, for writing this great piece of content about the emotional impact that caring can...
Linda Nguyen
Jun 23, 20235 min read
A carers' guide to making a complaint
I’m sure we’ve all had to make a complaint at some point in our caring role. On top of the usual demands of being a carer, making a...
Claire Cook
Jun 19, 20234 min read
Six ways to keep the person we care for entertained
Among the many hats we wear as an unpaid carer, “entertainment provider” is one that perhaps doesn’t get much air time. But indeed, we...
Claire Cook
May 18, 20233 min read
Making Carer's Week work for you
Carer's Week can be a great opportunity to go to new events, meet other carers and raise the profile of the incredible things unpaid...
Liz Connor
May 18, 202315 min read
The Carer's Kitchen
Food can be great fun, a source of pleasure, and an escape. But when we’re responsible for what someone else eats (and we’re shattered...
Claire Cook
May 17, 20235 min read
What’s on during Carers Week?
As carers, we know all too well that Carer’s Week is every week. We don’t want to add more to our ever-growing to-do list. So here's a...
Claire Cook
May 4, 202310 min read
Caring and unhealthy habits
When we’re looking after someone else (on top of our own busy lives), it’s not uncommon to find ways to help us cope. This might be a...
Suzanne Bourne
Apr 25, 20234 min read
To-do list or not-to-do list, that is the question!
Chatting with carers in the Mobilise Community, we came to the conclusion that there are broadly speaking three types of people, when it...
Linda Nguyen
Apr 23, 20236 min read
When is the right time for a care home?
As carers, there may never be such a thing as the ‘right time’. For some of us, we may not have a choice, if the person we care for’s...
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