Do you come home from a long shift on your feet feeling achey and sore? If that’s the case, stretching regularly and doing yoga stretches for carers could be extremely beneficial for you, your health, and your well-being. So we have included some excellent yoga stretching exercises that are aimed at offering support to carers after a long shift. Stretching is a great way to start the day, and it’s great for winding down after a long shift at work – especially as…
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Carers Personal Budget – How Budgeting Works & How to Get Started
Posted on 20th January 2023As you go into a new year, you may be keen to get your finances in order. We often hear about budgeting and automatically have a generalised understanding of what it means and how it works. But when broken down, there is a lot to take into consideration. It can be even harder if you are a carer looking to create your own carers personal budget. In simplest terms, budgeting is a spending plan that you create to help you…
Look no further for the best holiday destinations 2023! What are you dreaming of for 2023? As the new year begins and the post-Christmas festivities are over, many of us can’t help but dream of travel experiences for the new year. Being a teacher isn’t easy. From long shifts in the classroom to prep work and marking late into the evening at home, you must take the time to turn your attention to your health and wellness. One of the…
Well, what a year it’s been. 2022 has seen many ups and down. The year started with the world continuing to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued with the celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Later this year, we saw the sad passing of Her Majesty, the cost of living crisis that has gripped the country and our finances. But just like the years before, our amazing carers have continued their amazing work saving lives/caring for others/educating…
As part of our Small Business Saturday campaign, we are putting the spotlight on some of your favourite local and independent brands! Say hello to luxury UK holiday accommodation provider Actually Group. You can explore North Wales for your next escape by booking a getaway with Actually Group and step into a world of relaxation, luxury, and adventure. Let’s talk a little about the Actually Group and what they offer. The Actually Group holidays offer the perfect escape for everybody…
As part of our Small Business Saturday campaign, we are putting the spotlight on some of your favourite local and independent brands! Say hello to luxury jewellery brand… Fenton Here you will learn all about them from the brand itself; including where it all started, the luxury jewellery pieces it has to offer, and the discounts available to you. Fenton was founded on the principle of doing things a bit differently by bringing transparency and traceability to the jewellery industry.…
Small Business Saturday 2022 is planned for the 3rd of December and is a grassroots campaign that highlights the success of small businesses and encourages customers to shop small and support those small and medium businesses in their local communities. While Small Business Saturday 2022 is the perfect occasion to celebrate everything small business related, the campaign also aims to encourage customers to shop small more often and support small businesses. So for this Small Business Saturday, our small and…
Carers, your Black Friday savings start now. As a member of Discounts for Carers, you gain FREE access to discounts at the biggest brands. Time is limited, so make sure you check out what Black Friday offers we have available before they’re gone! More Festive Savings! For many of us, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great for tackling the dreaded Christmas list. However, if you are in need of some present inspiration, then we have got you covered. We…
Have you heard about the Carer’s Leave Bill? Recent research carried out by Carers UK found that there are approximately 10.58m people in the UK today who are unpaid carers. Many of these individuals, just like you, are juggling their caring responsibilities alongside work and other commitments. Their research also found that there had been a 42% increase in unpaid carers providing more than 20 hours of care a week since October 2020. With the number of unpaid carers growing…
Are you planning to find the best discount codes for carers this Black Friday? Well, you’re in the right place! Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Rainbow Thursday are right around the corner, so that means the big companies and preparing to tempt buyers with tasty discount codes for carers. As we slowly approach Christmas and with the cost of living crisis looming over us, saving some pennies is always a bonus, and being prepared is half the battle. To help…