This week is Dementia Action Week. There are activities taking place throughout the borough and on Thursday 22nd between 12 and 2pm Barnet Carers will be hosting a drop-in event at the Arts Depot in Finchley. If you support someone with dementia or just want to know...
Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits – our aim is to help carers...
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...
This month is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Don’t be the 1 in 3 who do not attend their screening appointment if you are offered one. But the issue goes further than just one awareness month. Carers often neglect their own health as they focus more on the...
Think you haven’t got time to waste on a puzzle? Think again, puzzles are more than just a fun way to kill time—they actually come with a ton of benefits for your mind and well-being. Whether it’s a jigsaw puzzle, crossword, sudoku, or any other type, solving...
