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 – Having your say is so important …
July 11th, 2025
I wanted to talk about having you say, being heard and why it is so important As you might be aware you will have received the July newsletter, an email with the Carers Centre Annual Survey and the email request to take part in a telephone interview with the Care Quality Commission and I wanted […]
Hello Everyone – Corrections …
July 4th, 2025
I wanted to talk about some corrections and changes Firstly, I hope you are all well and feeling dandy? I wanted to tell you that if you have read the July newsletter it states that the next Day Retreat at the Buddhist Centre is August 19th 2025, it says Monday but in actual fact it […]
Hello Everyone – Support After Bereavement …
June 27th, 2025
I wanted to talk about the support I am engaging with after my bereavements and what The Carers Centre can offer carers As you know I am completely at ease about sharing my experiences as a carer, now a former carer and my future direction. On Tuesday I had an appointment with the new Mental […]
Hello Everyone – Change …
June 20th, 2025
I wanted to talk about change and it’s impact … No longer having parents as a 60 year old man is such an incredible change, I until now cannot remember a day without them. As a small child and living at home how my parents were always there and being surrounded by their love, discipline […]
Hello Everyone – Lost & Overwhelmed ….
June 13th, 2025
I am going to be very honest with you all and tell you the reason why I was off for the last month, it was because my mental health took a battering due to grief. As you know I lost my Mum in February and my Dad less than two years ago, I thought I […]
Hello Everyone – Families Love them or …..
May 2nd, 2025
I wanted to discuss how important it is to discuss and share your caring role with family and friends. Caring can be full on and 24/7 for some, some people have to give up work, you can become isolated as you don’t have time for friends, depending on the condition of your loved one you […]
