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Claire Cook
Jul 27, 20249 min read
14 warning signs of carer burnout
Jill is a parent carer from Camden and was a member of the team at Camden Carers from 2008 until 2021. Here, Jill talks us through...
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Claire Cook
Jul 27, 20246 min read
Carers' guide to journaling for wellbeing
Too many thoughts or finding it hard to focus? Grab a piece of paper and pen and get by six different ways to journal.
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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.
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Linda Nguyen
Jul 26, 20246 min read
How can we find safe peer support as a carer?
When we're caring for a family member or friend, there can be many forms of support open to us. In this blog, we'll focus on peer support...
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Nikki Brown
Jul 24, 20245 min read
The power of laughter - fake it ‘till you make it
The health benefits of laughter - and how to create more laughter while caring for someone
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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.
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Claire Cook
Jun 21, 20244 min read
Carers' guide to cleaning up bodily fluids
For many of us, cleaning up is actually a huge part of our caring role. From soiled sheets, sofas and clothing. To wiping down floors,...
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Liz Connor
Jun 14, 20249 min read
The Power of Music
This month, we’re talking about music and the impact it can have on our day-to-day caring. It's no surprise that 61% of us who completed...
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Linda Nguyen
Jun 6, 20246 min read
10 questions to ask someone we think is caring
As the saying goes, "you only notice something once you start looking for it", also known as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon. It’s true...
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Nikki Brown
May 30, 20248 min read
Books and shows carers are loving
There are days when we need a little escapism from caring, our community shares recommendations that help them unwind.
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Liz Connor
May 22, 20249 min read
A Carer’s CV
Contemplating a return to work after a long break? Read our tips to supercharge your CV.
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Claire Cook
May 20, 20244 min read
LGBT+ Carers: is there a different story to tell?
Tony Collins-Moore, carers academy manager at Carers Centre Tower Hamlets, shares his experience of being an unpaid carer and a member of...
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Chloe Rollings
May 7, 20247 min read
Caring, Uni and You
From studying a topic we are interested in, to pursuing career goals or experiencing student life, there are many reasons why people...
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Chloe Rollings
May 7, 20244 min read
10 Top Tips for Young Adult Carers
We reached out to the young adults in our community to find out their advice for Young Adult Carers. Here is what they shared! 1. Know...
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Linda Nguyen
May 7, 20247 min read
10 top tips for young adult carers off to university
Young adult carers at university share their tips on balancing studying with caring. While making sure to also squeeze in a little fun...
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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.
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Liz Connor
Apr 25, 202410 min read
Are you an anticipatory carer? Top tips for planning ahead
In the UK, there are around 10.6 million people providing unpaid care, but there are also thousands of others who are likely to be caring...
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Liz Connor
Apr 19, 20248 min read
Why adaptability is a skill that carers need (and how we can build more of it)
We understand how difficult change can be to navigate as carers. So our community shared 10 small ways we can build it into our busy lives.
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Chloe Rollings
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Nurtured By Nature
We asked carers in the Mobilise community, what keeps their spirits up and their outlooks positive. Whether it was a walk to the park,...
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James Townsend
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Pride in caring
June is Pride Month. The whole occasion is normally a fantasia of marching, waving, cheering, whooping and, of course, drinking. So often...
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