2026

Next week is Carers Week, an opportunity for individuals and organisations across the UK to come together to raise the profile of caring, highlight the challenges faced by unpaid carers, and recognise the vital contribution they make to families and communities. This year’s theme is building carer friendly communities. What

People become carers in different ways. Sometimes someone becomes ill suddenly, or is injured. For other people, it may be a gradual thing – helping out with extra responsibilities until one day you may become a full time carer. One thing that is really important however you become a carer

Working with carers every day means we get to know some of the common challenges they face. One of the main ones is feeling like they are losing sight of themselves. When you look after someone else, you do it with a sense of compassion and a deep commitment. But

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week which is an important opportunity to reflect on wellbeing, resilience, and the ways we care for ourselves and others. For carers, self-care is often viewed as something that comes last. It can be seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. Carers dedicate so much

Being a carer can be one of the most meaningful roles you will ever take on but it can also lead to emotional exhaustion. People might think of burnout being a one off event, but in reality it can be something that builds quietly in the background over time. This