Claire Harrington

"Hello! My background is in welfare and emotional wellbeing support, having worked in both higher education student services and for NHS Talking Therapies.

I found Mobilise as a carer myself and very quickly came to appreciate the companionship, laughter and support of other carers at the Monday and Thursday Cuppas. Very sadly, my caring role ended when my husband died earlier this year from advanced cancer.

I learned so much about myself, about caring and the resilience of the human spirit during the three years I looked after him.

I am now looking forward to using my professional training and personal experience to support unpaid carers through my role in the Carer Support Team.

Outside of Mobilise, I volunteer for Butterfly Conservation and my local wildlife protection group, enjoy spending time in nature and wild places, and practice Buddhist meditation.

My cats and dog keep me busy the rest of the time with walks and demands for food!"