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Can we care and work?
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.

Claire Cook
May 22, 202513 min read


10 top tips on using AI to make caring easier
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!

Linda Nguyen
May 15, 20256 min read


Making Carers Week work for you
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.

Claire Cook
May 6, 20253 min read


Managing feelings of resentment and guilt, as an unpaid carer
Why feelings of guilt and resentment is an indicator to put ourselves first.

Linda Nguyen
Apr 23, 20256 min read


Are you an anticipatory carer? Top tips for planning ahead
11 top tips for preparing for a new caring role.

Liz Connor
Apr 22, 202510 min read


Eight common communication challenges for carers and how to tackle them
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.

Nikki Brown
Apr 10, 20258 min read


Carers' guide to Spring Cleaning
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.

Suzanne Bourne
Apr 9, 20256 min read


Caring Through the Pages
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?
Sophie
Apr 3, 20258 min read


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

Nikki Brown
Mar 26, 202510 min read


10 ways to prioritise ourselves every day as unpaid carers
The benefits of taking regular short breaks can be just as great as less frequent longer breaks.

Claire Cook
Mar 19, 20256 min read


A carers' guide to making a complaint
Carers' practical and emotional tips for raising a complaint. Plus, read what the experts say.

Linda Nguyen
Mar 3, 20255 min read


The Carer's Priority Matrix
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....
Joe Legate
Mar 3, 20253 min read


Embracing gratitude: Finding moments of joy while caring
Gratitude is the process of being thankful or showing appreciation for something. Read more to learn about how it can help us when caring.
Emily Hart
Feb 27, 20254 min read


Feeling alone while caring
Bryan looks after his wife. He spoke with us about the loneliness that set in, after his wife had to move to a care home.

Claire Cook
Feb 20, 20254 min read


Caring through Ramadan
Ramadan has officially begun but how does caring differ during Ramadan? Many unpaid carers have a strong faith.

Linda Nguyen
Feb 18, 20254 min read


Kindness is thriving
We share some of the acts of kindness our community have either taken part in, or had happen for them, and explore the benefits of kindness.

Suzanne Bourne
Feb 13, 20256 min read


Making romantic relationships work as a carer
We break down some of the common challenges around romance while caring, and share tips on how to overcome them.

Liz Connor
Feb 6, 202513 min read


As a carer, I like it when...
As part of our "I like it when..." series, we are sharing what our community likes to see, hear and feel, from those around us.

Claire Cook
Jan 24, 202511 min read


Carers' tips for spiralling living costs
With the huge rise in the cost of living right now, carers in the Mobilise community have been sharing their tips to keep costs down.

Claire Cook
Jan 24, 20255 min read


Seven things a parent carer needs to know
Six things every parent carer needs to know. From legal rights (and who can help) to finding your tribe and creating solid support.

Claire Cook
Jan 17, 202510 min read
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