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Claire Cook
4 days ago10 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.
Liz Connor
4 days ago13 min read
Caring for a partner
Taking on the responsibility of caring for our partner* can feel different to looking after a parent, child or another relative. It can...
Emily Hart
4 days ago5 min read
Things that feel like a hug for carers
On our toughest days, it can feel like we could use a hug. But why do hugs feel so nice and what thing can bring us that same warm feeling?
Nikki Brown
4 days ago7 min read
Combating common carer challenges
The day-to-day common caring challenges we face, along with tips on how we can get through them.
Linda Nguyen
Jan 106 min read
Uplifting media for when we're caring
We can all find our media stream of news overwhelming at times. As carers, we could greatly benefit from more uplifting news stories when...
Nikki Brown
Jan 1015 min read
Understanding our non-negotiable needs
What are our needs? What do we need from our lives in order to feel happy and healthy? Do we even know?
Chloe Rollings
Jan 74 min read
Top tips for getting a good night’s sleep
Getting a good night's sleep can be easier ‘said’ than ‘done’. Here are tips from carers in the community on getting a good night’s sleep
Suzanne Bourne
Jan 23 min read
How to get more of what we want as a carer
Helping us get more of what we want. Five short videos to guide us through some self-reflection and forward-thinking activities.
Claire Cook
Jan 27 min read
Setting and achieving personal goals while caring
Jill, a parent carer from Camden and a member of the team at Camden Carers , shares how even as carers, we don’t (and shouldn’t) give up...
Claire Cook
Dec 19, 20243 min read
Hanukkah Sameach!
Rosalind, shares her caring story, including what Hanukkah is and what it means to her. Hanukkah Sameach!
Liz Connor
Dec 18, 20249 min read
A carer's Christmas Day
Christmas may be challenging for carers. With difficult behaviour, loneliness or grief, we're each finding our own way to mark the day.
Claire Cook
Dec 6, 20245 min read
Top Tips for Making Christmas Work for YOU
Christmas can be a difficult time for many, and where possible, it can be helpful to think of how we can make it work for us.
Linda Nguyen
Dec 6, 202410 min read
10 carer hacks for planning a get-together
Some of us may be natural ‘hosts’ when it comes to planning a get-together, while some of us may find the idea exhausting. Either way,...
Liz Connor
Dec 5, 20245 min read
Building a dementia-friendly garden brought more joy to my relationship
Creating a dementia-friendly garden brought Colin and Susan closer, offering joy, connection and calm amidst the challenges of her diagnosis
Suzanne Bourne
Nov 29, 20244 min read
Support for carers this Christmas
We're open over Christmas! Join us and thousands in our community chat, share stories and more.
Liz Connor
Nov 28, 202411 min read
Feeling exhausted? 10 reasons we might feel tired all the time
Caring comes with juggling many things. But when we're wiped out all the time, it may require further investigation. Here are 10 ways we can
Liz Connor
Nov 28, 20247 min read
29 things only you'll know if you look after someone
As carers, how many of these can you relate to? From the myth of sleep to being complete experts of complicated legal matters.
Nikki Brown
Nov 22, 202410 min read
10 top tips for making our bathroom more accessible
Our top practical tips to help with safety, comfort, and independence in the bathroom. As well as options for financial support with the cha
Liz Connor
Nov 22, 20249 min read
Navigating Black Friday and saving money this winter
Tips and hacks on spending less money and sticking to a budget during winter, such as using Black Friday deals for savings.
Liz Connor
Nov 22, 20249 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.
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