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How do you relieve pent up frustration?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Helen Feb 11. 1 Reply

Go for a brisk walk? Slam some doors? Go on a cleaning spree? What do you do to ease your anger when you've reached boiling point? - Share your ideas with other carers here...Continue

Do you worry about the nutrition of the person you care for?

Started Apr 19, 2012 0 Replies

We take it for granted that we can get the nutrition we need from our diet. A healthy diet gives us the strength and energy to go about our daily lives. But there are reasons why some people might…Continue

 

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5 Angry People who have made a difference

Posted on February 7, 2013 at 16:00 0 Comments

Anger as an emotion is often seen of as negative, but although it can be destructive, there can be a plus side. Anger is a powerful emotion and, channelled in the right direction, can lead to amazing things.



We've come up with 5 people who used their anger and frustration to bring about some pretty major positive changes…

 

1.       Mary Webster…

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Organising your finances - Are you missing out on any money?

Posted on January 21, 2013 at 15:37 0 Comments

Money can be a major cause of worry, so this January, as part of a resolution to reduce your stress levels, why not make a commitment to organise your finances and make sure that you are getting all that you are entitled to?

Every year millions of pounds of carers’ benefits are unclaimed, so make sure you’re not missing out by reading about what’s available below.

1. Carer’s Allowance

This is the main benefit for carers,…

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"In Sickness and in Health"

Posted on July 3, 2012 at 15:47 0 Comments

In the run up to this year’s Carers Week a partnership of eight charities, including Carers UK, set out to explore the impact of caring on carers’ health and well-being.

The report ‘In Sickness and in Health’ showed that a shocking 83% of carers have seen a negative impact on their physical health, 87% reported caring taking a toll on their mental health, and over a third had suffered a physical injury as a result of caring.

When asked what was to blame for this…

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