Hello Sam and welcome to the forum I'm sure many on here will relate to your feelings of having to juggle everything and balance out the different parts of your life. It can be really difficult. Have a look at our help and advice pages here: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice There's lots of i...

Hello Kevin and welcome to the forum. Caring can be tough on mental health for all sorts of reasons and this is why it's important to take time for yourself where you can and try and get a break. Talking to other carers can really help as they understand what you're going through. We run weekly onli...

Hello Michael and welcome to the forum Just to let you know that along with the forum chat and support we also run weekly online meetups where carers get together informally to take a bit of time for themselves and talk to other carers. Sign up details are here: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...

Hello Jean

Our helpline should be able to help with your question, you can contact them here:

0808 808 7777 from Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm or by email advice@carersuk.org

Best wishes

Jane

Hello and welcome to the forum, you're in the right place to unload and get support If you'd like to join other carers online we run weekly meetups and Share and Learn sessions. You'd be very welcome to join, these are informal sessions and a good way to connect with people who understand your situa...

Hi Becky and welcome to the forum It sounds like you've got a lot on your plate and I'm sure people with experience in your situation will be along soon with support and advice. It must be difficult if your Gran is refusing outside care. Meanwhile have a look through our help and advice pages and ch...

Hello Dave and welcome to the forum As well as the forum we run online meet ups and Share and Learn sessions if you'd like to join us in these , details here: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/get-support/share-and-learn-online-sessions https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/get-support/onl...

Hello Russell and welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your situation, it can be really difficult to make decisions regarding working and caring. You might be helpful to look through our Help and Advice pages and see what support is available to you, there is also a section on working carers. H...

Hello Lil

We've sent you a private message addressing your concerns. If you click on 'Private messages' at the top right of the screen you'll see it

Best wishes

Jane

Hello Karen and welcome to the forum It sounds like you've been through a lot with your Mum. It's nice to hear she's recovering but once she's home you'll need support with caring for her and meeting your own needs too. Have a look through our help and advice pages for information on practical, emot...