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In society’s informal hierarchy of “strength,” we often lionise the athletes, the soldiers, the business titans, or the adventurers who conquer mountains and oceans. Their resilience, endurance, and courage are obvious, celebrated, and easily understood. But there’s another group, often operating in the quiet, whose strength far surpasses these visible…

The journey of an informal carer is one of profound love, unwavering commitment, and often, unexpected transformation. You step into this role, sometimes gradually, sometimes overnight, propelled by necessity and affection for a loved one. Initially, it might feel like a temporary phase, an extension of your existing relationships. But…

Being a carer means stepping into a role that no instruction manual truly prepares you for. While there’s plenty of advice on medical procedures or accessing support networks, much of the daily reality of caregiving is learned on the fly, through trial and error, and often, through sheer necessity. You…

Being an informal carer is a profound commitment. Countless individuals dedicate themselves to supporting family members or friends living with illness, disability, or advancing age. It’s a role brimming with love, often requiring immense personal sacrifice, and can feel like an unending marathon rather than a sprint. In the daily…

Recently, two inpatient units, social enterprise Medway Community Healthcare (MCH) through the NHS, switched to using iD continence care products. Below we spoke with Lizzy Preston, Practice Development Nurse for Inpatient Units, to find out about the project and results seen. The Challenge Darland House, a specialized nursing home for…