I watched a short film on YouTube called Teju’s Tale directed by Teniola Zara King. The story is about Teju, who migrated to London in the 1950s to study nursing but is met with racism and bullying when asked to see her ‘tail’. The cast includes Dorcas Shola Fapson, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Susannah Harker, Ellis George,…
NHS turns 75: The party of mixed emotions
On July 5th 2023, the NHS turned 75 years old and in this climate, it has presented some bittersweet feelings. The NHS has been providing free healthcare for millions of people and no one can forget how they tirelessly worked around the clock during the pandemic and post-pandemic. We are grateful for the services of…
Carers Week 2023 | Support and Resources for Unpaid Carers
Carers Week has come to a close (5-11 June 2023) but caring for our loved ones has not stopped for 10.6 million unpaid carers in the UK. (Carers UK, Carers Week 2022 research report). A lot of activities and campaigns took place around the UK, the theme for this year’s annual campaign was ‘Recognising and supporting carers…
Young Carers Action Day 2023
Carers Trust published the findings of their survey from 1,109 young carers (aged under 18) and young adult carers (aged 18-25) and it unsurprisingly showed that: · 56% of respondents to Carers Trust survey say the cost-of-living crisis is always or usually hitting them and their family · 32% say they always or usually face…
Unpaid carers can win a 3-night stay at a cabin of their choice
Happy New Year. 🎉 “Lottie have partnered with Unplugged to give unpaid carers a chance to relax and unwind by offering 33 winners a free, 3-night stay at a cabin of your choice. You can nominate yourself or some you know. Additionally, you can take someone with you.” The competition ends today on Monday 9th…
Sincere Vlog | The Living Cost Crisis: The Energy Bill | We Care Campaign Petition
Hello all, It’s been a while, i hope you are doing well. Between the living cost crisis, the heatwave, Covid and now Monkeypox it has been a frustrating and a scary whirlwind. The government, as always, are in absolute shambles. I’m sure everyone has the image below in the mind when they see or…
Reblog: My dad calls me lazy and a failure – even though I’m his full-time carer — The Scottish Sun
DEAR DEIDRE: MY dad calls me a lazy, work-shy failure – even though I’m his full-time carer. He doesn’t appreciate what I do for him at all, and constantly nags me to get a proper job. He believes care work is for women, not men I’m 50 and he’s 78. We lost my mum a […]…
Reblog: Bromley, Greenwich, Bexley & Lewisham Ethnic Carer Forum April 2022 — A Caring Mind
Hello fellow mental health carers. Have not blogged an update in a while regarding my carer forums. Probably due to being busy publishing my 3rd book on mental health carer poetry. More on that later. I have also been developing online courses aimed at mental health carers. I am now preparing to work on my […]…
Watch | Short Film: Please Help | Docu-film: Actress and Carer
I came across this short film on BBC that I had been meaning to watch. I was curious to see how comedy will be interpreted on the topic of caring. I finally got a chance to watch the funny, light-hearted short film – and loved it! Please note it does contain strong language and adult…
World Mental Health Day 2020 | Youtube Channel SINCERE VLOG
The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ’mental health for all’. A lot of people’s mental wellbeing has been impacted by the pandemic, especially carers. From young carers to older carers it has been incredibly arduous. I’m sending my love to you, your family and friends. It’s not always easy to ask…
Hackney Carers presents Carers of Colour | ‘Can You Hear Me?’ Episode 2 on BAME Carers | Black Lives Matter
Hackney Carers had their Instagram Live on Thursday, with the lovely Hyacinth Myers. She is a parent carer to her son, and she is supported by Hackney Carers and is the founder of Empower7. She spoke about her experiences as a parent carer during the pandemic. She is currently homeschooling her son who has special educational needs, her…
Carers Week 2020 Making Caring Visible | Camden Carers Centre are virtually open and are there for their carers
Carers Week is an annual event that raises awareness of unpaid carers who care for a loved one. Making Caring Visible is essential, especially now with the Coronavirus. Carers have found it more difficult to access essential needs: groceries, medication, attending appointments, etc. While still being conscious of not infecting themselves and the loved…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 | Podcasts for Carers
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 has started today. The Mental Health Foundation chose this year’s theme, Kindness. We need to be kind to ourselves like we are with others, especially the loved ones we care for. It can be challenging to do so, when you have a mental health condition, and your main focus is…
Supermarkets and Carers Trust’s response to prioritising shopping for the elderly, at risk and carers | Independent Age’s Survey
Carers Trust and 23 other charities have written to the government to make unpaid carers, anyone with a disability or at risk of COVID19 to get priority access to their local supermarkets and home deliveries. Some of you may have received emails from your local supermarket about potential priority slots, you can book. But as…
The Open University launches the Carers’ Scholarships Fund | Free online courses on Future Learn |
Open University have launched The Carers’ Scholarships Fund, it is supported by Carers Trust and Carers UK. The Open University have made 50 scholarships available to carers in the 2020/2021 academic year – 15 of those spaces have been reserved for young carers between the ages of 18-25. Juggling education with your caring responsibilities and…
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