Being a young carer shouldn’t mean giving up your future
If you’re a young carer, you already juggle a lot. Caring for someone you love takes time, energy and emotional strength.But a new government report says something really important: the
Scam Corner – Crackdown on Subscription Traps
On 2nd April the Government announced new laws that will make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds for unwanted auto-renewals
How being active can support your wellbeing as an unpaid family carer
Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also be tiring, emotional and all‑consuming. Many carers end up putting their own needs to the bottom of the list, especially
Reassessment exercise for Carer’s Allowance overpayment cases
Yesterday the Government announced that it is launching a reassessment exercise for Carer’s Allowance overpayment cases relating to fluctuating earnings. These overpayments may have arisen because of a failure by
Too many dementia carers are reaching crisis
Earlier this month Dementia Carers Count (DCC) shared the findings from their 2025 survey of dementia carers. The findings show that four in five family carers supporting someone with Dementia
A Spring Reset: Making Space for You in the Middle of Caring
Spring has a way of nudging us toward fresh starts. The lighter days, the small signs of growth, and that gentle sense of emerging from winter can be uplifting —
Scam Corner – Holiday Scams
A holiday scam is when a criminal impersonates trusted websites or creates fake adverts to trick you into booking a holiday through them, giving them your money or personal information.
Stronger Together: The Power of Talking
When life becomes challenging or you are faced with uncertainty, talking to someone about it can feel like one of the hardest steps to take. It can be an even
Scam Corner – Have you received an unexpected package – It Could be Brushing
Are you a victim of the package scam called “brushing”? This involves having packages you didn’t order showing up on your doorstep. At first glance, receiving packages you haven’t paid
Celebrating Time to Talk Day, 5 February 2026
Time to Talk Day is an annual event, now led exclusively by mental health charity MIND. The day seeks to make talking about mental health part of everyday life and is
