World Alzheimer’s Day: The emotional impact of dementia care
From changes in personality to loss of identity, dementia can rob a person of their memories and experiences. The emotional impact can open the door to uncertainty…
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Pet therapy: it’s a dog’s life with Doug the Pug
Glasgow teen unmasked as real-life superhero
Get your free tickets for Kidz to Adultz Wales & West this Thursday
The importance of taking a break if you’re a carer
Carer Partners: In sickness and in health
How parents are coping with kids’ challenging behaviour
More than 3,000 younger people with MS living in care homes for the elderly
The golden years of care
15-minute care visits are being commissioned by councils
For many people who receive visits at home from carers, this is the only time that they’ll be able to chat to another person, talk…
A family carer crisis in on the horizon for adults with disabilities
What will happen to our loved ones when we’re no longer able to be there for them? It’s a fear we all have, but for…
Did you watch Silent Witness episode about care home abuse last night?
The beloved BBC crime drama Silent Witness divided its viewers last night over its portrayal of care home abuse. In the first part of a…
What you can do for Young Carers Awareness Day
Missing out on sleep, struggling to meet deadlines, having to take time off school, stressed, isolated and bullied by their peers – these are only…
Schools failing young carers
New research from Barnardo’s has found that schools across the country are failing a generation of children who are sacrificing their time to care for…
research shows carers going unidentified in the workplace
Employers are being urged to increase support for unpaid carers in the workplace, as workers fail to identify ‘hidden’ carers amongst their colleagues. According to…