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 – One thing after another
September 19th, 2025
I wanted to talk about how one thing happens after another Don’t you find that pone thing happens after another and normally it’s negative or you just cannot believe your bad luck. I say this, as I am feeling a little sorry for myself. Last weekend I developed a terrible heavy cold, followed by […]
Hello Everyone – Getting the right counselling
September 9th, 2025
I wanted to talk about getting the right counselling that suits you I have been having Talking Therapies and I am 3 weeks in, it is going well and we concentrate on my low mood due to bereavement but not bereavement. With the help of my counsellor and the carers who attend the bereavement group, […]
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 […]
