During 2025 my mother’s health has significantly declined, as she’s struggling with the impacts of going blind, having falls and other effects of old age. And that in turn has greatly increased my responsibilities as an unpaid carer for her. So I’m documenting our journey here in the hope that it raises awareness, and I’ve included some links to useful resources below as well.
My Posts
- Summaries:
- January-July 2025 – Mum’s physical and mental health decline, plus my wellbeing.
- August-October 2025 – Mum’s broken wrist and resulting support. I was also interviewed for RNIB Connect Radio’s Good Company show and podcast during this period.
- Detailed Journals:
- Jan-May 2025 – Falls, sleep issues and panic attacks.
- June 2025 – Another fall, sleep and heatwave effects.
- July 2025 – Collarbone fracture, sleep and mental health.
- Aug 2025: Part 1 – More falls, broken wrist and hospital stay.
- Aug 2025: Part 2 – Return home, carers, mental health and melatonin.
- Sep 2025: Part 1 – Occupational therapy, mobility, sleep and outings.
- Sep 2025: Part 2 – Physiotherapy, sleep, confusion and long term care plans.
- Oct 2025: Part 1 – Wheelchair referral, physio, sleep, counselling and befriending.
- Oct 2025: Part 2 – Cast removal, recovery, Moorfields and wheelchair delivery.
- Nov 2025: Part 1 – First wheelchair outings, sleep progress and end of reablement.
- Nov 2025: Part 2 – My wisdom tooth removal, Mum’s skin biopsy and outings.
Useful Links
Here are links to some UK resources that I’ve either become aware of during my caring journey, or already know about and feel are worth highlighting:
- Support Organisations:
- Support Entitlements:
- Discount Cards:
- Sight Loss Mental Health Services:
- Other Mental Health Services:
- NHS Talking Therapies
- Mind (including advice for carers)
- Samaritans
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