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 – Caring is for all

October 24th, 2025

I wanted to talk about how Caring is for all Imagine if you wanted to join a group but could not leave your cared for at home.  You feel isolated, excluded but you need the support of your peers so you look to the Carers Centre activities for engagement and you are pleased to see […]

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Hello Everyone – A time to stand and be together

October 10th, 2025

I wanted to talk about how Carers really do stand together, celebrate and support each other  I have been very touched this week as I have observed carers supporting each other, getting together, celebrating birthdays, cooking for each other, making gifts and just being a wonderful community that stands together. Good on you all and […]

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Hello Everyone – We Are Appalled By all forms of Hate .

October 3rd, 2025

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I wanted to talk about hate, hate crime and my love to Manchester  I just wanted to say a few words but I do urge you to keep reading as there is a message from Tower Hamlets Council on the appalling attack at a Manchester Synagogue yesterday. One of things I loved about living in […]

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Hello Everyone – Grief rides alone

September 26th, 2025

I wanted to talk about how grief is a personal thing  On my way to work in the car I was reminded via my audible book that Grief rides alone It struck me so powerfully, that I had to catch my breath and manage my emotions while trying to drive.  Yes grief is so individual […]

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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 […]

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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,  […]

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