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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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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From Kitchen Design to Caring Full-Time: Shelagh’s Story
When Shelagh Murray’s parents suffered falls, she became one of the UK’s four million carents. Here, she shares how stepping away from work to care for them changed her life—and how she found a way forward.
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Dr Jackie Gray Appears on BBC Radio to Talk Care Homes, Checklists and Gut Instinct
Founder of Carents, Dr Jackie Gray, joined BBC Radio Stoke to share practical guidance for families facing the decision of choosing a care home.
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Designed for Dignity: Help Shape the Future of Fashion for those you love
Carents is partnering with university students to explore how fashion can better support those with care needs. Share your experience in our short survey and help us advocate for adaptive, dignified and stylish clothing for older loved ones.
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