Tag Archives: love

Giving Something Back: Trudy’s Story

Posted on 4th May 2016 by janine

Trudy cares for her husband Mark, who has a hereditary eye condition and is registered blind. For many years Trudy “just got on” with caring for Mark, but eventually struggled with her own emotional and physical wellbeing. Trudy says “I … Continue reading →

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Our Support Group Project

Posted on 10th February 2016 by janine

Feedback from our carers is essential for all the work we do here at the Carers Centre. If we didn’t speak to carers about what they like and don’t like about our services, we wouldn’t know the best way of … Continue reading →

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My Young Carer Story

Posted on 3rd February 2016 by janine

Last Thursday was National Young Carers Awareness Day, which aimed to raise awareness of our amazing YCs and the unseen work they do every day. Last week we highlighted Joe Lomax, one of our fab YCs. This week, our blog … Continue reading →

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Family Time: Bath on Ice

Posted on 16th December 2015 by janine

Our carers were dancing on blades of glory as we took eight families to ‘Bath on Ice’; the temporary ice rink in Victoria Park this weekend. Every carer had a different response to their first foray onto the ice. Some … Continue reading →

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“Show someone they’re loved this Christmas”: The new John Lewis ad

Posted on 17th November 2015 by janine

Some people may start the festive season as soon as September sets in, but many only get into the Christmas spirit once the new John Lewis ad has been released. A week ago, the big day arrived. The advert centres … Continue reading →

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