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Claire Cook
Jan 2411 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.

Nikki Brown
Jan 177 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.

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...

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 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.

Nikki Brown
Nov 5, 20247 min read
A carer's home at winter
Top tips for taking care of our homes over winter

Nikki Brown
Sep 20, 20249 min read
12 ways to combat boredom as a carer
Is there such a thing as boredom in a busy caring world? Read 12 ways carers are adding some uplift and fun into their day-to-day.

Liz Connor
Jul 26, 202412 min read
Caring for someone when we have our own healthcare needs
According to stats, a staggering 71% of those of us who are caring for someone have our own physical or mental health conditions.

Suzanne Bourne
Jul 9, 20244 min read
A carers' guide to getting stuff done without leaving the house
As carers getting out of the house hasn't always been easy. Shielding and lockdown have taught us new ways to stay home and get stuff done.

Liz Connor
May 2, 20249 min read
10 practical steps to take when someone dies
When someone we care for dies, there are often practical things we need to do. Find 10 practical steps to take.

Claire Cook
Mar 16, 20243 min read
Carers' guide to being scam aware
As carers, online admin can take up a lot of our time. Read six simple things we can do to be more scam savvy online and protect ourselves.

Liz Connor
Mar 14, 202410 min read
Carers' guide to coping when we're caring for more than one person
Taking care of one person is hard enough, but looking after multiple people can feel like we’re constantly spinning plates.

Claire Cook
Feb 23, 20243 min read
Five top tips to making the most out of your pharmacy
Our local pharmacies have a lot of services that can make our lives easier as unpaid carers. So it pays to be aware of what they can do...

Chloe Rollings
Feb 14, 20248 min read
A carer’s guide to preparedness
Whether it’s for a daily task, a specific event or part of a routine, carers share different ways to be prepared.

Liz Connor
Jan 25, 20249 min read
The hidden reason we find carer admin so hard
What is sludge theory and how it impacts carer admin.

Liz Connor
Dec 30, 20239 min read
Pocket-sized resolutions for busy carers
Is it just us, or is there a lot of pressure to make big changes to our lives in January? Whether it’s losing weight, saving money or...

Suzanne Bourne
Nov 15, 20236 min read
Admin top tips for carers, by carers
Eight simple admin hacks that have worked for other carers.

Claire Cook
Mar 29, 20237 min read
How to campaign and be heard
There are plenty of things that can make our blood boil, when we’re caring for someone else. From Carer’s Allowance to respite. Many...

Faye Atherton
Sep 20, 20227 min read
How the Fire and Rescue Services can help unpaid carers
When we’re looking after a family or friend, chances are we’re already familiar with healthcare services. But how can fire and rescue...
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