Bridgit Care Blog
Here you'll find blogs and vlogs about the type of support we provide, and areas of our social impact.
We also cover trending topics like AI, tech, and more—designed to inform, inspire, and empower!
Accessible adventures to do with your loved one over summer
If you or your loved one have restricted mobility, this shouldn’t limit your fun this summer! Many places are becoming
How to get your events on Google and why it’s important for voluntary and social care organisations
Growing your social impact – Why publishing your events on ‘service directories’ in not enough If you work in the
A simple guide for holidays and autism
Wanting to go away on holiday with your loved one who has autism? Here’s a guide for you. Whether you’re
Summer activities to do with someone who has autism
The summer holidays, for many people, is a time to rest and enjoy the warmer months. However, for many autisitc
What is Carer’s Allowance and how to access it
The Carer’s Allowance is a payment made to an unpaid carer by the government, in order to help them care
A simple guide for holidays and dementia
You may decide you want to go on holiday with your loved one who has dementia. Whether it’s a trip
What you need to know about Personal Health Budgets
What is a personal budget? A personal budget is money that is allocated by your local council. This money is
Summer activities to engage someone with dementia
When it gets to the warmer months, it can be challenging to think of outdoor activities to do with your
The reality of Carers Week
It’s come to that time of year again where it’s Carer’s Week. The 6th June – 12th June is the
What is Bridgit’s Online Carer Support Tool?
Everyone’s experience of caring for someone is unique. Whether you look after someone with a disability, mental health condition, addiction,
What’s Respite Care and What are the Benefits?
Respite care is a term that is used for a caring service which allows you to take a break from
Mental Health Tips for Young Adult Carers
Being a carer comes with its own personal challenges. Supporting someone else, especially a loved one, can be both rewarding
Support while studying and being a young adult carer
If you are a young adult carer, finding time for yourself can be hard. However, you must invest in opportunities
Support for Young Adult Carers
A young adult carer is someone between the age of 16 to 25, who supports their family members or friends
5 Ways For Unpaid Carers to Care for Themselves
Unpaid carers are often left with the emotional undertaking of caring for loved ones within the UK. This means that
Energy Crisis: How does this impact older people?
Age UK research shows over 80 per cent of over-65s think the Government should step in to help poorer older
I Don’t Know Where I Can Take My Loved One Shopping
I need help shopping for my loved one
Unpaid carers and the fear of losing themselves
In 2021, Kate Garraway opened up her husband, Derek, being critically ill in hospital with COVID. Fast forward to 2022,
Peer Pressure, Guilt, and Duty
It’s not uncommon to experience peer pressure and guilt, due to a person’s caring duties The strain as a carer,
Before and during your loved one’s hospital stay
Your loved one may be entering into hospital as an outpatient, a day case or most likely, as an inpatient.
Bridgit Care Winter Response: Press Release
Reducing delayed discharge lead times and the pressure on health and social care teams this winter across the UK, by