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 – Finding Celebration, Faith and Breathing Space in a Busy Caring World
February 13th, 2026
Finding Celebration, Faith and Breathing Space in a Busy Caring World At this time of year, so many traditions of celebration, colour and reflection sit side by side. We see Mardi Gras in Trinidad – full of music, movement and costumes that explode with life. We mark Chinese New Year, welcoming in another turn of […]
Hello Everyone – Moving On
February 6th, 2026
One Year On: Moving Forward With Support, Strength and Shared Healing Last week, in my anniversary blog, I wrote about approaching the one‑year mark — a milestone that once felt impossibly far away. Yesterday, that day finally came. And even though it was heavy, it arrived with something I didn’t expect a year ago: a […]
Hello Everyone – Anniversaries are they important?
January 30th, 2026
I Wanted to Chat About Anniversaries I hope everyone is well and dandy — and managing to dodge these relentless downpours we’ve been treated to lately. Honestly, I’m thinking of investing in a small ark. So, anniversaries. They sneak up on you, don’t they? This Thursday, 5th February, marks one year since my Mum passed […]
Hello Everyone – Let’s keep ourselves safe
January 23rd, 2026
I wanted to chat about keeping ourselves safe So, how can we keep ourselves in our day to day caring lives or just in general. But before I discuss keeping safe I wanted to remind any carer who’s cared for is in receipt of chargeable services like day centre provision and you have concerns about […]
Hello Everyone – Happy New Year and another year for carers to act as a spokesperson
January 16th, 2026
I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year and what I mean about carers being spokespeople This week was my first week back after the festive holidays and I was straight into a busy week. A big part of my role is to listen to carers and where possible provide advice and be a […]
Hello Everyone – Wishing Everyone a Restful Holiday and Festive Break
December 19th, 2025
I wanted to wish everyone a restful Holiday and festive break and a Happy New Year For some of us it has been a hard year and for some of us it has been a better year, I hope that any carer who has lost someone this year that you are healing and I do […]