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‘Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself’ Louise’s story as an adopted Black carer
Louise Ndibwirende (she/her) is a TEDx speaker, equality specialist, filmmaker and carer. During Carers Week this year, Louise posted a video on Instagram about her experience caring for her brother and the things that helped her cope. We were touched to hear her talk about the validation she received from talking to other carers at our support groups, and wanted to hear more. So we reached out to Louise and she responded with this beautiful article, in celebration of Black History Month.
1st October 2024
Overcoming loneliness and appreciating the great Outdoors
Former carer Jenny wrote a great blog about our Walk and Talk service and how talking to other carers and getting active in nature has helped her since her husband passed away in 2022.
15th April 2024
Depression and anxiety in carers
In this blog, our friends at PMAC talk about depression and anxiety, why carers can be particularly prone to them and how carers can manage those twin threats to their mental health.
8th February 2024
Art and Creative Writing Support For Carers, Through “Outside In” and The “Arkbound Foundation”
"As a carer you can’t just simply walk out when facing a difficult situation. Even getting a break is rare and needs to be planned well in advance. But creativity, art and writing open new worlds in your everyday life"
22nd January 2024
The value of creativity for carers
Kerry Mead is a carer and has kindly written an article for us about her journey as a carer and creative, and the therapeutic power of creative writing.
16th December 2023
How to manage low mood as a carer
In this blog, our friends at PMAC talk about how carers can avoid and cope with low moods.
11th October 2023
Celebrating the first year of Walk and Talk for carers: a year of wellbeing and connection
Carmen Rodriguez, reflects on a successful first twelve months for the project.
31st August 2023
The cost-of-living crisis and unpaid carers
Our CEO, Tim Poole, discusses why the cost-of-living crisis affects carers more and points the way to sources of help and advice for carers in in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
7th December 2022
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