Category Archives: Health & Wellbeing
Coping with caring over christmas
Christmas is a stressful time for many people. It’s meant to be a time for family, festivities and fun, but when you’re a carer it can be an incredibly challenging time having to look after someone while dealing with the … Continue reading
Getting (Ki)Activ
By Leanna Wall It is not news that having a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of us getting ill or contracting heart problems or diseases such as type II diabetes. Personally though, I have always struggled with exercise since … Continue reading
take time for yourself
Carers discount on reflexology treatment Many carers struggle with putting themselves first. They run around taking care of everybody else — ignoring their own needs. Having a bit of me-time is vital and the healthiest thing you can do as … Continue reading
Warm welcome at carer cafe
by Carmen Cooper ‘I nearly didn’t come here today as I had a bit of a wobble,” said Helen, who was making her first visit to the Carer Café at Mardons Social Club in Midsomer Norton. I knew exactly how … Continue reading
Here’s how you can get 50% off Yoga Classes here in Bath
Hopefully, you’ve heard that the Carers’ Centre offers a free discount card to all carers living in BaNES and registered with us. If you haven’t heard, now you have! We sat down with one of our fabulous local businesses that … Continue reading
Fundraiser Stories: Bath & the Half give mental health boost to young runner
RUH Administrator Jess Sowton, 25, is running the Bath Half this year in aid of the Carers’ Centre. This is Jess’s second half marathon and she hopes to get close to a two hour run this time around. There’s still … Continue reading
Every Drop Counts: An Introduction to Wellbeing for Carers
By Grace Moorton Carers Support Officer What is wellbeing? Wellbeing relates to how we feel in ourselves and it is different for everyone. If we feel satisfied that our lives are going well, we have a sense of purpose, feel … Continue reading
Why You Should Get Your Flu Vaccine This Winter
As a carer for someone else, it can be easy to overlook your own health. Flu can knock even the healthiest people off their feet for a couple of weeks, making it impossible for a carer to look after the … Continue reading
2 Ways to Improve Your Wellbeing this Autumn
by Lindsey Clay Update 18th September 2018: Due to demand we will now be offering an evening yoga and mindfulness 6 week course, venues and dates the same but with a 6.00pm—7.30 pm time slot. We are coming to the … Continue reading
