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Advice

Stopping yourself walking away from the person you care for

31/03/2025

Wellbeing

Show your mum your love and appreciation

30/03/2025

Podcast

Podcast episode: Does bullying lead to eating disorders?

30/03/2025

Saving

Four Ways to Create Extra Space at Home by Creating Storage on a Shoestring Budget

29/03/2025

Fun Friday

Weekly Riddle

28/03/2025

Saving

Three Ways to Keep Your Gadgets Sparkly and Germ-Free Without Splashing the Cash

26/03/2025

Advice

Approaches for Managing a Controlling Individual

24/03/2025

Podcast

Podcast episode: Communication hacks for carers

23/03/2025

Fun Friday

Weekly Word Puzzle

21/03/2025

Money

Eggs Are Great Value, So Crack On With These Four Ways to Cook Them Perfectly

19/03/2025

Advice

How do I deal with my partner's mood swings?

17/03/2025

Podcast

Podcast episode: Emmerdale's Gemma Oaten on her Anorexia battle

16/03/2025

Fun Friday

Weekly Riddle

14/03/2025

Money

Five Ways to Avoid Salon Prices and Style Your Hair at Home

12/03/2025

Advice

Finding someone to talk to about the way you're being treated

10/03/2025

Podcast

Podcast episode: Emmerdale's Gemma Oatens' battle with eating disorders

09/03/2025

Saving

>How to Get Discounts by Signing Up for Retailer Newsletters

08/03/2025

Fun Friday

Weekly Word Puzzle

07/03/2025

Money

Three Affordable Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits Without Splashing the Cash

05/03/2025

Thinking

How online communities can help empower carers

03/03/2025

Podcast

Podcast episode: Fatima Whitbread talks about her childhood

02/03/2025

Saving

5 Smart Shopping Tips to Get Discounts on Your Favourite Brands

01/03/2025

Fun Friday

Weekly Riddle

28/02/2025

Saving

Five Ideas to Get You Back in Shape Without Spending a Fortune on Gym Membership

26/02/2025

Advice

Advocating for the person you care for

24/02/2025

Podcast

Podcast episode: The proven method for caregivers to make fast decisions

23/02/2025

Saving

How to Use Social Media to Find Retail Discounts and Flash Sales

22/02/2025

Saving

When and How to Shop for the Best Seasonal Sales and Discounts

22/02/2025

Fun Friday

Weekly Word Puzzle

21/02/2025

Saving

How to Get the Most Efficiency Out of Your Home Boiler

19/02/2025

Advice

Avoiding emotional blackmail when caring for a loved one

17/02/2025

Podcast

Podcast episode: From Adoption to Breaking world Records: I'm a Celebrity star Fatima Whitbread tells her story

16/02/2025

Saving

Top Strategies for Getting Discounts at High-Street Shops and Online Stores

15/02/2025

Saving

How to Shop Clearance Sales Like a Pro and Get the Best Deals

15/02/2025

Fun Friday

Weekly Riddle

14/02/2025

Saving

Six Money-Saving Tips for Growing Herbs at Home

12/02/2025

Wellbeing

Recharging and Self-Love this Valentine's Day

10/02/2025

Podcast

Podcast episode: I'm a Celebrity star Fatima Whitbread on her care campaign

09/02/2025

Saving

How to Use Price Matching to Get the Best Deals at Big Retailers

08/02/2025

Fun Friday

Weekly Word Puzzle

07/02/2025

Health

Tips and Tricks to Keep Mould Outbreaks in Your Home Under Control

05/02/2025

Partnerships

CarersCardUK sponsors 'Able To Care' podcast

04/02/2025

Thoughts

Don't call me a carer!

03/02/2025

Fun

Word Puzzle

30/01/2025

Advice

Balancing your work with your caregiving responsibilities

27/01/2025

Partnerships

Penderels Trust Endorsement

27/01/2025

Money

Savvy ways to cut your washing bills

22/01/2025

Money

Radiator tricks to make your home feel hotter

21/01/2025

Recognition

What would happen if unpaid carers suddenly vanished?

20/01/2025

Question

At what point does a person call themselves a carer?

13/01/2025

Advice

Setting up a support network

06/01/2025

Advice

Happy New Year

01/01/2025

Wellbeing

The link between caregiving and depression

30/12/2024

Festive

Merry Christmas to all carers

25/12/2024

Advice

Asking other members of your family to help out with caring

23/12/2024

Did you know

There are too many carers in debt

16/12/2024

Advice

Coping with feelings of guilt when caring for a loved one

09/12/2024

New feature

Your wellbeing is important to us

02/12/2024

Insight

Why is there an increase in Eastern Asian unpaid carers in the UK?

25/11/2024

Features

Why emergency plans are so important

18/11/2024

Poll

36 percent of carers don't know what a carers assessment is

11/11/2024

Knowledge

What is a carer circle?

04/11/2024

Government

Autumn Budget 2024 - New Support for Carers and Social Care Initiatives

30/10/2024

Wellbeing

Why a cup of tea is good for your wellbeing

28/10/2024

Question

Why are there so many younger unpaid carers?

21/10/2024

Advice

Caring for Someone Struggling with Addiction

14/10/2024

Advice

What is autism and how do I recognise it in a loved one?

07/10/2024

Advice

What is bipolar disorder and how do I recognise it in a loved one?

30/09/2024

Advice

How do I prepare my loved one for an operation?

25/09/2024

Advice

How do I deal with my partner's meltdowns?

23/09/2024

Advice

What do I do if I suspect that my loved one's mobility is starting to fail

18/09/2024

Advice

What do I do if I suspect that my loved one's speech is starting to fail

16/09/2024

Advice

What do I do if I suspect that my loved one's memory is starting to fail

11/09/2024

Advice

Why young carers play such an important role

09/09/2024

Advice

What is Echinacea and should I use it?

04/09/2024

Advice

How do I overcome my nerves when providing care?

02/09/2024

Advice

How can I convince my parent to go into a care home?

28/08/2024

Advice

The importance of laughter

26/08/2024

Advice

Let the music play!

21/08/2024

Partnerships

CarersCardUK Teams Up With PureGym!

21/08/2024

Discount

10 percent off Granny Gets a Grip products for card holders!

19/08/2024

Advice

The special role dancing plays for your wellbeing

14/08/2024

Wellbeing

Stay fit and feel well

12/08/2024

Advice

How do I deal with my partner's depression?

07/08/2024

Course

Self-Care for Caregivers (A Comprehensive Guide from the Start)

05/08/2024

Advice

How to deal with a lack of sleep when caring for someone

31/07/2024

Wellbeing

Overcoming Smearing - Understanding and Support

29/07/2024

Advice

What can I do to stop feeling lonely?

24/07/2024

Discount

15 percent off Relish Life products for card holders!

22/07/2024

Advice

How can I find time to date while caring for someone?

17/07/2024

Advice

How do I deal with argumentative parents?

15/07/2024

Advice

How do I juggle a full-time job while caring for someone?

10/07/2024

Advice

The role of live-in carers

08/07/2024

Wellbeing

Supporting Mobility and Movement in Caregiving

05/07/2024

Advice

How can I tell someone I don't want them as my carer?

03/07/2024

Advice

How do I tell someone I do not want them to be my carer

01/07/2024

Advice

How to cope emotionally when finding a balance when caring

26/06/2024

Advice

How we can support Black, Asian and minority ethnic unpaid carers

24/06/2024

Advice

Planning a day out with someone that has dementia

19/06/2024

Advice

What is occupational therapy and how long should it take?

17/06/2024

Advice

Feeling resentment towards the person you care for even though you love them

12/06/2024

Advice

Finding emotional support as an unpaid carer

10/06/2024

Advice

Coping with a loved one that doesn't listen to your advice

05/06/2024

Advice

Encouraging an elderly parent to assist themselves and me with their care needs?

03/06/2024

Advice

What are the signs that I'm falling into depression?

29/05/2024

Advice

Why do I feel resentment towards my parents?

27/05/2024

Advice

Are you still a carer if your loved one moves into a care home?

22/05/2024

Advice

The lasting power of attorney and the role it plays when caring for a loved one?

20/05/2024

Advice

Dealing with loneliness when caring for a loved one

15/05/2024

Advice

What do if you are being abused by the person you care for

13/05/2024

Advice

Creating boundaries with the person you care for

08/05/2024

Advice

Creating an action plan for a loved one for social services

06/05/2024

Advice

Should you install a Ring Doorbell for the person you care for?

01/05/2024

Advice

What are the signs that I may need counselling?

29/04/2024

Advice

Leaving your job to care for a loved one full time

26/04/2024

Advice

Telling the person you care for that you can't carry on caring for them

24/04/2024

Advice

Support services for carers of pensioner age

22/04/2024

Events

FREE events in April!

17/04/2024

Advice

What is a Marie Curie nurse?

10/04/2024

Team

Carmella joins!

29/03/2024

Advice

Why safeguarding is important when caring for a loved one

27/03/2024

Advice

Strategies to help provide care from far distances

13/03/2024

Partnerships

Wrenbury Medical Centre signposts to CarersCardUK

08/03/2024

Partnerships

CarersCardUK featured in HealthZone app

02/03/2024

Wellbeing

The Vital Role of Diet and Nutrition in Caregiving

01/03/2024

Wellbeing

CarersCardUK's first free live event success!

26/02/2024

Partnerships

CarersCardUK welcomes CygnetHealth

22/02/2024

Discount

40 percent off YorkTest testing for card holders!

13/02/2024

Advice

Finding positive ways to vent your frustrations when caring for someone

12/02/2024

Discount

15 percent off HealthCarePro products for card holders!

06/02/2024

Discount

15 percent off at The Complete Care Shop for card holders!

30/01/2024

New feature

New online carer community forum launched

24/01/2024

Discount

20 percent off Fitbit products for card holders!

23/01/2024

Spotlight

How the Too Good To Go app can really help unpaid carers

22/01/2024

Discount

15 percent off Buyagift for card holders!

16/01/2024

Discount

20 percent off Arran Sense of Scotland products for card holders!

09/01/2024

Discount

20 percent off Vision Express for card holders!

02/01/2024

Competition

Your chance to win £100 - the results

23/12/2023

Discount

15 percent off APH Hotels and Parking for card holders!

19/12/2023

Discount

30 percent off at Reward Mobile for card holders!

12/12/2023

Discount

15 percent off at LilyOBriens for card holders!

28/11/2023

New feature

We've made the CarersCardUK app even better

23/11/2023

Discount

10 percent off Living Aids UK products for card holders!

21/11/2023

Discount

10 percent off a monthly pass at Hussle for card holders!

14/11/2023

Competition

Your chance to win £100

10/11/2023

Discount

Up to 40 percent off Hewlett Packard products for card holders!

07/11/2023

Discount

Up to 40 percent off Garmin products for card holders!

24/10/2023

Discount

20 percent off The Body Shop for card holders!

13/10/2023

Discount

25 percent off Whirlpool products for card holders!

10/10/2023

Radio

CarersCardUK on Suffolk Sounds Radio

06/10/2023

Discount

20 percent off Hoover products for card holders!

05/10/2023

Competition results

Your chance to win £100 - the results

09/06/2023

Features

NEW! CarersCardUK Promo Video

08/06/2023

Competition

Your chance to win £100

05/06/2023

News

New logo - same message

27/03/2023

Discounts

Exclusive 20 percent off The Body Shop for all card holders

22/02/2023

Discounts

Exclusive 20 percent off Hoover products for all card holders!

15/02/2023

Giveaways

We're treating our card holders to free cupcakes!

14/02/2023

Partnerships

LivingAidsUK Discount For Card Holders

27/01/2023

Partnerships

Savings at Granny Gets a Grip!

27/01/2023

Partnerships

Carers Card UK partners with Activities To Share

27/01/2023

Giveaways

Free giveaways for unpaid carers - we're doing it again!

11/01/2023

New feature

Create a Circle of Care

29/11/2022

New feature

New feature added - My Support

26/10/2022

Quiz

Quiz to see if you are a carer

21/10/2022

Guide

How to make a good ID photo

15/10/2022

Guide

Are you a carer

15/10/2022

New feature

New wellbeing hub launched

05/10/2022

Partnerships

Relish Life partnership

05/10/2022

Guide

Your Carer Emergency Plan

05/10/2022

Partnerships

Welcome Dorset Carers Hub

05/10/2022

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