Blog: Spotlight on caring
Whether you are navigating daily challenges, juggling responsibilities, or simply looking for connection, this blog is your space. Here, we share updates, reflections, and experiences – all centred around life as a carer.
You’re not alone, let’s share the journey
Here we will share practical ideas for managing caring responsibilities, looking after your wellbeing, and staying informed about support services. You will also find insights into carers’ rights and resources, along with real-life experiences from fellow carers. Whether you are new to caring or have many years of experience, this space aims to foster a supportive community where your voice is heard, and your experiences are valued.
Sarah’s Story:
How one carer brought organisation and peace of mind to a complex caring role.
“I do not feel like a carer”
Many people who provide unpaid care to a relative or friend recognise that they are carers, yet still feel unsure whether the word truly fits.
Preparing for a benefits assessment: Step-by-step guide
Facing a benefits assessment can feel daunting, especially when you are already juggling the daily responsibilities of caring for someone. Many carers tell us that they feel anxious about saying the wrong thing or forgetting important details. This blog is here to offer reassurance and to help you prepare in a calm and steady way. You deserve support, and you deserve to feel confident when attending an assessment.
My journey as a carer living with Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis has affected my life in many ways. I was diagnosed 15 years ago, though I believe the symptoms started earlier. Physically, I can no longer do some of the activities I loved. I used to climb Scottish Munros and spend hours hill walking, but now I’ve had to adapt. These days, I stick to gentler walks and ride my horse when I can.
Winter support for carers: How Carers UK can help and what you can do
As the evenings shorten and the temperature drops, being a carer can feel heavier than usual. For unpaid carers in the UK, winter brings extra pressures: higher energy bills, risk of illness, fewer daylight hours and sometimes feelings of isolation. Carers UK is here for you and with a little planning you can take steps to protect your wellbeing and the person you care for.
2025 Marks 60 years of supporting carers
2025 is a special year – Carers UK turns 60! For six decades, we have been standing beside carers, and this year we are celebrating events all across the country. One of the highlights? Our poetry competition. In today’s blog, we are excited to share the winning entry – a powerful, moving poem that captures the heart of caring.
How to volunteer with Carers UK: Make a difference in the lives of unpaid carers
Every day, millions of people across the UK care for loved ones who are older, disabled, or seriously ill. It is rewarding, but it can also be isolating and exhausting. Carers UK exists to make sure no one has to care alone – and volunteers play a huge part in making that happen.
Caring and working: How to balance both without losing yourself
Trying to juggle work while caring for someone can feel like doing two jobs at once with no time to catch your breath.
How technology can support caring
Caring is rarely just one task. It is a hundred small actions – repeated, remembered, adjusted – often without pause. While deeply meaningful, it can be physically draining and mentally exhausting. In recent years, a growing range of support has become available, from simple gadgets and practical aids to smart technology, all designed to ease the load.
Financial planning – first steps
Starting to care for someone? Here is what you need to know about financial planning.
Helping a loved one: how to arrange care and support
Caring for someone is a deeply personal and often emotional journey and knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.
Guilt and resentment: the feelings we do not always talk about
Caring can stir up difficult emotions like guilt and resentment – especially when the relationship is complicated. This blog explores why these feelings arise and offers honest, compassionate support to help you cope.
Coping with stress: supporting your wellbeing when you care for someone
Caring can be overwhelming, and the stress often builds up over time. This blog explores how stress affects carers and offers practical, realistic ways to look after your wellbeing — even when time and energy are in short supply.
Guilt and resentment: the feelings we do not always talk about
Caring can stir up difficult emotions like guilt and resentment – especially when the relationship is complicated. This blog explores why these feelings arise and offers honest, compassionate support to help you cope.