Widening our caring circle
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Being a carer often translates to ‘always on duty’. But, being able to hand over the reins, if only for an hour or an afternoon, can make...
Linda Nguyen
- Jul 11, 2023
- 4 min
Managing feelings of resentment and guilt, as an unpaid carer
With thanks to the team at Crossroads Care Surrey, for writing this great piece of content about the emotional impact that caring can...
Linda Nguyen
- Jun 30, 2023
- 7 min
Comparison is the thief of joy
They say that “comparison is the thief of joy”. As carers, we may struggle to live the life we thought we would have. It can often feel...
Linda Nguyen
- Jun 23, 2023
- 5 min
A carers' guide to making a complaint
I’m sure we’ve all had to make a complaint at some point in our caring role. On top of the usual demands of being a carer, making a...
Claire Cook
- Jun 19, 2023
- 4 min
Six ways to keep the person we care for entertained
Among the many hats we wear as an unpaid carer, “entertainment provider” is one that perhaps doesn’t get much air time. But indeed, we...
Claire Cook
- May 18, 2023
- 3 min
Making Carer's Week work for you
Carer's Week can be a great opportunity to go to new events, meet other carers and raise the profile of the incredible things unpaid...
Liz Connor
- May 18, 2023
- 15 min
The Carer's Kitchen
Food can be great fun, a source of pleasure, and an escape. But when we’re responsible for what someone else eats (and we’re shattered...
Claire Cook
- May 17, 2023
- 5 min
What’s on during Carers Week?
As carers, we know all too well that Carer’s Week is every week. We don’t want to add more to our ever-growing to-do list. So here's a...
Claire Cook
- May 4, 2023
- 10 min
Caring and unhealthy habits
When we’re looking after someone else (on top of our own busy lives), it’s not uncommon to find ways to help us cope. This might be a...
Suzanne Bourne
- Apr 25, 2023
- 4 min
To-do list or not-to-do list, that is the question!
Chatting with carers in the Mobilise Community, we came to the conclusion that there are broadly speaking three types of people, when it...
Linda Nguyen
- Apr 23, 2023
- 6 min
When is the right time for a care home?
As carers, there may never be such a thing as the ‘right time’. For some of us, we may not have a choice, if the person we care for’s...
Liz Connor
- Apr 21, 2023
- 11 min
How to step away and feel better
Looking after someone else, day in and day out can be rewarding but overwhelming. With so much going on we may feel we lack the personal...
Liz Connor
- Apr 14, 2023
- 7 min
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.
Claire Cook
- Mar 29, 2023
- 7 min
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...
Linda Nguyen
- Mar 15, 2023
- 9 min
Carers’ guide to booking a holiday
As carers, we need a break. But, going on holiday can feel impossible. We have to think carefully about things like special assistance,...
Suzanne Bourne
- Mar 14, 2023
- 8 min
National Day of Reflection, carers share their thoughts on grieving
23rd March is the annual National Day of Reflection, led by Marie Curie. Started following lockdown, and now in its third year. The Day...
Claire Cook
- Feb 7, 2023
- 6 min
When did you last say something nice to yourself?
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when we're caring. Even easier to blame ourselves for everything. So it's time to be kinder to ourselves.
Claire Cook
- Feb 1, 2023
- 5 min
Carers' Guide to Dignity in Care
Dignity is the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. So, what is dignity in care? When looking after someone regularly,...
Claire Cook
- Jan 25, 2023
- 6 min
"Just" a carer?
There is nothing “just” about being a family or unpaid carer. However, when caring roles become all consuming, finding a little bit of...
Claire Cook
- Jan 20, 2023
- 7 min
Recognising trauma, healing and growth in parent carers
With thanks to Joanna Griffin, a parent carer and Counselling Psychologist, for sharing her insights on trauma and growth as a parent...
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