by
Rob_McC » Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:11 am
Hi Paula
As a forum ambassador I wanted to wish you a warm welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear you're struggling with loneliness - hopefully this is where this forum can come into its own for you. There are a couple of different options for connecting with fellow carers for getting support from Carers UK should you need it.
Carers UK run online weekly meet ups for carers to take some time for themselves and chat to other carers. Feel free to join if you'd like to and there's no pressure to share anything you don't want to. I'm sure you'll find many other carers are in a simiilar situation to yourself.
You can find information on how to register to our online meetups at the following pages:
Care for a Cuppa:
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advic ... ne-meetups - the next online meet up is today (Monday 11 Oct), 15.00-16.00 with further sessions shown in that link. This social is a great way to have a little break if you are able to and spend some quality time talking to people who understand what you are going through right now.
Share and Learn:
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advic ... e-sessions - these sessions range from creative writing activities to beginners Latin dance sessions.
If you need any support from Carers UK our Telephone Helpline is available on 0808 808 7777 from Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm or you can contact us by email (
advice@carersuk.org). They can help provide support and guidance on:
- Benefits and financial support
- Your rights as a carer in the workplace
- Carers' assessments and how to get support in your caring role
- Services available to carers and the people you care for
- How to complain effectively and challenge decisions.
Paula_15081 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:31 am
Hi all, hope you’re all well.
Can anyone tell me how they deal with the loneliness of being a carer?
I have no family living near me, I care for my son and due to finances, my socialising is really limited.
Thanks for reading