Carer Action Blog
We aim to provide a weekly blog and it is filled with stories of caring by the author, local information for carers in and around Tower Hamlets, arts and events that are free and personal safety, health related tips for carers to maintain good well-being.
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Hello Everyone – Working Together ….
September 5th, 2025
I wanted to talk about working together I cannot tell you how pleased I was that we all sat down at the Thursday Arts, Crafts & Conversation group yesterday and had a constructive conversation about what carers want and how to accommodate all carers at the weekly session. As we know carers come to this […]
Hello Everyone – Time for Relaxation …
August 29th, 2025
I wanted to talk about making time to relax As carers it is really difficult to get time to relax or have some relaxation from caring, from life and just time for yourself. So, I am not going to harp on too much about what you need to do because deep down we all know […]
Hello Everyone – Grief – Let’s understand it
August 22nd, 2025
I wanted to talk about how to manage and learn about grief So, grief is a process (I was going to say Journey but like many of you and do not like that word in this context, no one plans a grief journey). You have the hurt and heartache immediately after your loved one passes […]
Hello Everyone – Bittersweet Birthday
August 7th, 2025
I wanted to talk about turning 60 Today is the last blog for two weeks as of this evening I go on leave and return on the 19th August and I will be 60. I never thought I would make this age when so many of my friends are no longer here. My Mum’s birthday […]
Hello Everyone – Two steps forward, One step back …
August 1st, 2025
I wanted to talk about you are making strides and feeling good and then suddenly.. So, I have started to feel a little lighter, more optimistic and been a positive mood. I was talking to my colleagues the other day just expressing my enjoyment that I have started to feel better and i am looking […]
Hello Everyone – Getting Involved …
July 25th, 2025
I wanted to talk about how much I it value when carers get involved and how they shape some services, activities and plans… Firstly, I have been on some up to date training on how to make groups work and I am reviewing all the activities that are timetabled and seeing what works and what […]
