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Learning from other carers

Being a carer can be life-changing, and having some top tips from other carers who have been through something similar can be invaluable.

Our top tips are a mix of insights from Carers Support staff and carers themselves. We've gathered advice, support, and practical suggestions directly from carers, covering everything from lessons they wish they'd known at the start to helpful reminders about small steps you can take to make your caregiving journey easier.

Our aim is simple: to pool together the shared knowledge of thousands of carers so that it may help you in your caring role.

Help Us Grow the Essential Carer Tips Resource

 

Have you discovered something that could have made your caregiving experience smoother? Share your wisdom with us. Your contribution will become part of a resource designed to empower carers everywhere.

Time For Yourself

Discover insights from carers share with one another, offering guidance and support through a range of valuable insights and experiences.

Health

Carers share tips and advice on mental and physical wellbeing.


The Caring Role

Find helpful tips caregivers share with each other, offering practical advice and support for maintaining wellbeing and finding balance throughout the caring journey.

Money & Finances

Learn from the practical advice carers share with each other about managing money and benefits, offering tips to navigate financial challenges and access available support.

Managing At Home

Discover tips on Managing At Home Carer Tips from carers share with one another, offering guidance and support.



How You Feel

Discover the wellbeing tips carers share with one another, offering guidance and support through a range of valuable insights and experiences.


Work

Discover information carers share with one another, offering guidance and support through a range of valuable insights and experiences regarding employment.