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Look after your mental health from day one as a carer

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
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Protecting your identity as 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
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Reframing self-care for carers

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
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The silent burnout

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