Working Carents: The Hidden Strain of Caring for Ageing Parents
The 2025 Carents in the Workplace Report reveals the growing pressures faced by adults caring for ageing parents, and the impact this has on careers, ...
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How Millions Could Become Carents Without a Plan
A new UK-wide poll has revealed a stark truth: one in three adults expect to become an unpaid carer for an ageing parent or loved one within the next decade. Yet almost half admit they wouldn’t know where to turn for support when that day arrives.
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Could a New Pharmacy Service Save Time for Carents?
Managing prescriptions is a common challenge for carents. This article explores how Pharmacy2U’s Family Account can simplify the process and save you time.
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Sandwich Caring in Summer: Share Your Story in Our 2025 Survey
Carents is launching a national survey to understand how sandwich caring intensifies during school holidays. Your experience could help shape future support.
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You Spoke. We Listened. And We’re Taking Action.
At Carents, we’ve always believed that adult children caring for elderly parents deserve to be heard, seen, and supported. That’s why we launched focus groups ato hear directly from you. Carents across the UK opened up about the emotional, practical and invisible toll of caring.
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The Reality of Being a Working Carer in the UK
Millions of adults in the UK are caring for elderly parents while holding down jobs and raising families. It’s a hidden reality that’s pushing many to the brink. Through focus groups and a national survey, we heard from over 1,000 working carers about the pressures they face and the support they need. This article shares insights ahead of our full report.
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Helping Your Parent Eat Well: How Meal Delivery Services Can Help
Mealtimes can become more challenging with age, but good nutrition is essential for health and wellbeing. This guide explores gentle ways to support your parent’s diet and daily eating habits.
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Carer’s Assessments: What You Told Us and Why They Matter
We asked our Carents Lounge community if they’d had a carer’s assessment. The results reveal how few carers are accessing support they’re entitled to. In this article, we break down the poll findings, share your stories and provide guidance to help you understand and apply for a carer’s assessment through your local council.
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Care: A Gentle Guide
Starting a care conversation with your parent isn’t easy. This guide offers practical, compassionate advice to help Carents feel prepared and supported.
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Why Are Frail Parents Waiting 20+ Hours in A&E?
A new poll from Carents.co.uk reveals the shocking delays adult children face when taking elderly parents to A&E – and why this must change.
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Carents becomes a Dementia Friendly Organisation
We’re proud to share that everyone at Carents has become a Dementia Friend. Find out what this means and why it’s such an important step for our community.
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"Like an Avalanche": One Midlands Dad on the Sudden Shock of Becoming a Carent
When Michael Challis-Brown lost his dad, he also faced an avalanche of decisions about his mum’s care. Here, he shares the emotional impact of becoming a carent overnight—and how more support is needed for adults suddenly thrust into this role.
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