# Forum Focus **URL:** https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/c/carers-uk-news-campaigns/forum-focus/42.md [Latest](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the Forum Focus category](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/about-the-forum-focus-category/26727)
**Author:** [@system](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 November 2021 15:37 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/about-the-forum-focus-category/26727 "2021-11-10T15:37:33Z")
Carers UK staff posted about the organisation for a fortnight in Nov 2021 --- ## [Spotlight on coping with stress, depression & the menopause](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-coping-with-stress-depression-the-menopause/69286)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2022 14:33 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-coping-with-stress-depression-the-menopause/69286 "2022-09-29T14:33:07Z")
Hi, I’m Jane and I work on some of our resources at Carers UK – thank you for visiting our forum. I just wanted to highlight some of our mental health guidance knowing that this is a time of the year when life can feel p… --- ## [Spotlight on looking after your back](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-looking-after-your-back/69277)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 November 2021 12:03 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-looking-after-your-back/69277 "2021-11-18T12:03:09Z")
Hi, I’m Jane and I work at Carers UK – welcome to our forum. Understanding that caring can be very physically demanding at times, we have some guidance here on how to care for your back. I hope this is helpful in some wa… --- ## [Spotlight on sleep](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-sleep/69274)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 July 2022 02:20 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-sleep/69274 "2022-07-17T02:20:53Z")
Hello, I’m Jane and I work at Carers UK. A warm welcome to our forum if you haven’t been here before! Thank you for coming here. If you are struggling to get enough sleep at this time of year, it can be extremely tough… --- ## [Spotlight on flu jabs](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-flu-jabs/69271)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 November 2021 09:43 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-flu-jabs/69271 "2021-11-17T09:43:17Z")
Hello! I’m Jane and my role involves developing some of our information resources at Carers UK. Over the next few days, as part of our ‘Forum Focus Fortnight’, I’m going to be highlighting some of our online resources i… --- ## [Q&A for our helpline experts](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/q-a-for-our-helpline-experts/69239)
**Author:** [@aaron.staging](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/aaron.staging)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [24 November 2021 16:44 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/q-a-for-our-helpline-experts/69239 "2021-11-24T16:44:16Z")
We are holding a special Q&A for forum members this Carers Rights Day - 25 November. In the run up to the event you can post your questions for our panel below, by end of 23 November. We will post replies here, PLUS yo… --- ## [Spotlight on energy-saving tips](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-energy-saving-tips/69333)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2023 20:56 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-energy-saving-tips/69333 "2023-01-22T20:56:57Z")
Hi all, I’m Jane and I help to develop our Carers UK advice resources - you may have noticed I’ve posted quite a lot recently to share some of our information and gather your feedback. I’d love to hear what types of info… --- ## [Tips for Self Care in Particular Carers getting some sleep](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/tips-for-self-care-in-particular-carers-getting-some-sleep/69293)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_2106123](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Amanda_2106123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 December 2022 18:41 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/tips-for-self-care-in-particular-carers-getting-some-sleep/69293 "2022-12-26T18:41:26Z")
I found that my self care went to zero whilst looking after my Mum and I’ve now got some health issues associated with stress. The biggest problem was lack of sleep. I don’t think I slept properly for 18th months. Wha… --- ## [Scottish government one off payment](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/scottish-government-one-off-payment/69294)
**Author:** [@David\_1706123456](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/David_1706123456)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [21 December 2021 19:22 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/scottish-government-one-off-payment/69294 "2021-12-21T19:22:27Z")
Hello fellow carers. The Scottish government recently announced a one off payment solely for carers. Are CarersUK planning on lobbying MP’s & government for the same help as Scotland?.I don’t think this is fair and is c… --- ## [Spotlight on self-advocacy guide](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-self-advocacy-guide/69326)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2021 13:33 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-self-advocacy-guide/69326 "2021-11-28T13:33:34Z")
Hi everyone. I hope you are well. I’m Jane and I work at Carers UK. You may welcome some more support on navigating the social care system. Our Being heard - self-advocacy guides for carers are nation specific guides su… --- ## [Spotlight on carers' rights](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-carers-rights/69332)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2021 16:13 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-carers-rights/69332 "2021-11-25T16:13:30Z")
Happy Carers’ Rights Day all! Here is a guide that may be of interest - it features some inspiring stories: Two in three of us will care https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/get-resources/two-in-three-of-us-will-ca… --- ## [Spotlight on some useful tools to help with caring](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-some-useful-tools-to-help-with-caring/69316)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2021 11:12 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-some-useful-tools-to-help-with-caring/69316 "2021-11-23T11:12:02Z")
Hello, I’m Jane – thank you so much for visiting the forum and welcome! I’d just like to highlight some helpful tools: Our local directory, where you can look up carer organisations and support groups in your area: Supp… --- ## [Dementia and Health Food Supplenents for Dementia](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/dementia-and-health-food-supplenents-for-dementia/69300)
**Author:** [@Chris\_2111](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Chris_2111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2021 18:54 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/dementia-and-health-food-supplenents-for-dementia/69300 "2021-11-22T18:54:33Z")
Does anybody find Health Food Supplements help Dementia? --- ## [Help and advice please with pension and benefit.](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/help-and-advice-please-with-pension-and-benefit/69292)
**Author:** [@Keith\_2111](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Keith_2111)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2021 18:44 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/help-and-advice-please-with-pension-and-benefit/69292 "2021-11-22T18:44:42Z")
Hi all, I’m new here and looking for advice from anyone who can help with my situation. I will reach State Pension age in MARCH '22 and my pension forecast is about £30 less than the maximum amount due to having insuffi… --- ## [Looking after Someone guide](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/looking-after-someone-guide/69312)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2021 11:46 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/looking-after-someone-guide/69312 "2021-11-22T11:46:26Z")
Hi all! I’m Jane – and I work at Carers UK. If you haven’t come across it before, I’d like to flag that we have a guide called ‘Looking after someone’ which brings together all the practical aspects of caring in one plac… --- ## [Carers Allowance and Pension](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carers-allowance-and-pension/69296)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_2108](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Maggie_2108)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2021 16:46 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carers-allowance-and-pension/69296 "2021-11-19T16:46:22Z")
I currently make a small income from my own business, which is within the limit allowed to also claim Carers Allowance. I’ve just become eligible to draw my pension, but if I do that I will have to give up the Carers All… --- ## [Spotlight on taking a break](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-taking-a-break/69291)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2021 11:52 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-taking-a-break/69291 "2021-11-19T11:52:38Z")
Good morning – I’m Jane (and I work at Carers UK). I just wanted to highlight some of our information resources on ways to take a break, such as our video series \[Taking a break | Carers UK\] and accompanying guidance \[Ta… --- ## [Carers needing to stay with cared-for person & the law](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carers-needing-to-stay-with-cared-for-person-the-law/69262)
**Author:** [@Pat\_19031](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Pat_19031)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2021 17:26 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carers-needing-to-stay-with-cared-for-person-the-law/69262 "2021-11-12T17:26:33Z")
I was caught out by the 52 week caring away from home rule a few years ago because of having to let one person I care for stay in my council home for safety and because of issues directly related to their disabilities, w… --- ## [Carers Assessment hidden agenda ?](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carers-assessment-hidden-agenda/69248)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_21071](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Elizabeth_21071)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2021 18:40 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carers-assessment-hidden-agenda/69248 "2021-11-11T18:40:07Z")
Why is it made such an elusive process when speaking with local government administrators to access a Carers Assessment for Wellbeing - it seems to be a very odd conversation where the applicant the Carer is put under su… --- ## [Parking](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/parking/69244)
**Author:** [@James\_21101234](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/James_21101234)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2021 16:46 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/parking/69244 "2021-11-11T16:46:13Z")
Hi I’m new to this form iv been going to my local council after trying get a disability bay for parking and all I get is past around and nobody seems to know iv even tried going to local Counciler and no reply and the be… --- ## [Petition](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition/69256)
**Author:** [@Diane\_2011123](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Diane_2011123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2021 13:34 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition/69256 "2021-11-11T13:34:38Z")
Hi, I need to start a petition to change the law so that family members can claim housing benefit when providing accommodation for a disabled family member. Any ideas how I do this please? Thank you D.Smith