Looking after someone with brain injury

A brain injury can occur in various circumstances. This acquired brain injury (ABI) might be from from a lack of oxygen,…

Looking after someone with learning disabilities

Firstly, let’s clarify – is it learning difficulties or learning disability? Learning difficulties refers to…

Dementia and Wanting to Go Home

Hello, my name is Norrms Mc Namara and I was diagnosed with dementia over 10 years ago now. In the last few years I have…

What is a Physical Disability?

According to the Equality Act 2010, you are considered disabled if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘…

Stress Support For Unpaid Carers

Your life is not quite your own is it? Finding a little respite seems a challenging task and you feel guilty and selfish…

Can diabetics eat chocolate and other FAQs about diabetes

Can diabetes be cured? There are currently no cures for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.  With type 1 diabetes, insulin-p…

COVID-19 Information for carers

As the UK begins to unlock, we know that there is still a high level of uncertainty for all carers. You may be worrying …

Diabetes – the signs, symptoms, and support

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a serious illness where an individual’s blood sugar levels are too high. This is eit…

Living with a liver disease diagnosis

It is more common to receive a liver disease diagnosis than you may realise with 1 in 10 people developing liver problem…