May 23Carers Week is coming upFind out how we are supporting Carers Week 2022 and download free resources to get involved today
Dec 20, 2021Healthy habitsKeep up with healthy habits over winter to help maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
Dec 16, 2021Staying warm this WinterThe weather is getting noticeably colder and it’s important to stay warm and healthy through the winter months
Dec 15, 2021Opening hours checkCheck opening hours before the Christmas period if you're caring for someone...
Dec 14, 2021Dementia friendly planningWe all have our Christmas traditions - but we must remember that these aren’t daily routines. If you have a person with dementia in your...
Dec 13, 2021Getting connectedTalking is therapy. Simply having someone to listen to, or hearing that you aren’t alone in a situation can be a huge help. With this in...
Dec 10, 2021Break timeJust because you are a support for others, it doesn’t mean you don’t need support yourself. Sometimes, saying you need a break is much...
Dec 9, 2021Self care resourcesIt’s easy to get so wrapped up in looking after somebody else that we forget to care for ourselves. Our tip today is… Take the time to...
Dec 8, 2021Opening up to othersTop tip number 3 - Opening up to others. Talking about caring at Christmas...
Dec 7, 2021Asking for helpWe all need a little help sometimes, but it can be difficult reaching out and asking for support for many people. Our top tip today is…...
Dec 6, 2021Welcome to our 12 days of Top TipsAs the nights draw in and lights appear in windows, many people begin to feel the stress of the festive period creeping over them as...
Oct 5, 2021Self Care videosIn September we shared lots of resources about self care for Carers. All of this information is available on our website at any time, but...
Aug 4, 2021Watch us on Facebook LiveOn Wednesday 4th August, Laura went live on our Facebook page to talk about our 'I Care' campaign. If you missed it, you can watch the...
Aug 2, 2021Support the ‘I Care’ campaignToday we have launched our ‘I Care’ campaign, which is all about letting people know that Essex Carers Support is here to offer help and...
Jul 10, 20205 Self Care Tips to Practice at HomeHow can carers create some time for themselves - Monika Barton offers some suggestions.