While I appreciate that we are not in a heatwave, as temperatures start to rise the need for proper hydration for both you, as a carer, and the person you care for, starts to become more important. Whether you care for an elderly relative, a young child, or someone...
The arrival of summer can bring welcome opportunities for rest, connection, and time outdoors. However, for carers, it can also introduce new challenges that require careful planning and awareness. Warmer weather, changes to routine, and increased social expectations...
Welcome to Carers Week 2026. We know that the role of carers is essential every day and every week of the year, but this is the week when we celebrate the achievements of carers throughout the country and in Barnet. So, what’s on this week? ‘Breathe,...
April is Stress Awareness Month, a chance to all of us to think about how stress affects our lives. For unpaid carers, stress is often not an occasional problem but a constant background pressure—a part of everyday responsibilities, routines and worries. Caring...
We have a new series of lunchtime learning opportunities for carers. Over the next couple of months, we will be holding lunchtime sessions on a Thursday between 12.30 and 1.15pm. Why not come along and find out more. All details including Zoom links are in our events...
