Where has my ‘get up and go’ gone?
As we approach the end of Lockdown2, I feel I have lost my ‘get up and go’. I’m missing my mojo. Normally by this time of year the negativity of short days and grotty weather is outweighed by [...]
Gardening for Mental Health
As we self-isolate for Covid19 looking after our mental health becomes even more important, and this is where your garden or any outside space can help. Gardening for mental health has proven [...]
Doing things, myself
When we are well and able, doing things myself is the norm. No one would question why we need help carrying a bag, getting upstairs, moving about. When we are with unwell, frail or vulnerable [...]
Isolation; a killer
Isolation is as dangerous to health as smoking and is about twice as dangerous as obesity. It has also been reported in science journals that isolation increases the probability of dying after a [...]
Why is fatigue so tiring?
Fatigue has hit me hard recently. I thought I was over fatigue, able to manage it; know the symptoms and adjust accordingly. But No. Recent circumstances have left me reeling. I’m like the [...]
Crisis what crisis?
How do you define crisis? For me crisis is when events overwhelm me so much that I cannot think about anything except the event. My whole life, every action and thought is shaped by the event. [...]
Reflections on Carers Week 2019
What were your standout moments in carers week 2019? The highlight for Care We Share was the launch of our partnership with Carers Trust Heart of England. We will be working closely with the [...]
Difficult questions
We all face difficult questions at different times of our lives. As a child being asked “What do you want to do when you grow up?” to your current challenges. When you are ill or caring for [...]
Who are the carers?
We read statistics that there are millions of unpaid carers in the UK. Who are they? Very few people identify as a carer. We are not talking about the professionals, all the people who get paid [...]