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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
2 days ago8 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
3 days ago6 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?
Chloe Rollings
Apr 38 min read

15 signs I might be grieving
Taking care of someone often means dealing with lots of different, and sometimes difficult, emotions. But a big one, that can sometimes...
Liz Connor
Mar 279 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 2610 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 196 min read

How to save on the weekly shop
From grocery shopping hacks to free incontinence products. Read carers' top tips on saving money on the weekly shop and still eating well.
Claire Cook
Mar 178 min read

Autism, caring and me
We spoke to two members of our community who have autism to learn more about how autism can impact our caring experiences.
Claire Cook
Mar 1210 min read

How my ADHD diagnosis affected how I provide care
We’re seeing a trend of more women getting an ADHD diagnosis later in life . With this in mind, we’ve been chatting to Sarah, a member of...
Liz Connor
Mar 127 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 35 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 33 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 274 min read

Overcoming loneliness as a carer
Looking after someone can be rewarding, but it can also feel incredibly isolating. Here we will explore ten ways to combat this isolation.
Nikki Brown
Feb 2013 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 204 min read

The power of pets and how they can support us
Looking after a family member or friend can sometimes feel lonely. We’ve recently shared tips for improving our romantic relationships ,...
Emily Hart
Feb 147 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 136 min read

Friendships while caring: change, hurt, and new possibilities
Whether it’s a friend who lends a In this blog, we celebrate the power of friendship and the special bonds we share with those who get us.
Emily Hart
Feb 78 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 613 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 2411 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 245 min read
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