Supporting people who care for family and friends
CoEL “Whilst having a conversation with a colleague she noticed that my face lit up when I talked about a particular topic,” explains carer support worker Mags Bryan, “And so the idea of a daily invitation to share what brings us joy to mark Carers Week 2020 was born.”
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Carers Week 2020 runs from the 8th to 14th June. Please visit Our Events and Carers Week 2020 pages for details of our online activities for carers all week.
“Beannacht (Blessing)” by John O’Donohue, for his mother. Read by carer support worker Mags Bryan.
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Starting the day with a motivational quote, and keeping it in mind as the hours go by, may offer you an alternative perspective on your own situation. It may encourage you to seek help or inspire you to try something new. Most of all, we hope it will help you to feel recognised and valued, too. In ordinary and everyday ways, carers do extraordinary things.
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I have a fairly large garden and although a challenge to keep on top of it, I am so grateful for this outdoor space to cultivate and nurture.
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The longest journey begins with a simple step. Pantanjali.
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Experienced practitioner Phil McCrossan shares some short exercises to help you practice mindfulness in your everyday life.
What brings me joy – the friendship and unconditional love a pet can give.
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Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. Plato.
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Join carer support worker Julie Oswald and East Lothian countryside ranger Richard English as they explore the shore and hunt for fossils on this walk at Whitesands near Dunbar.