I thought id just quickly do a little video to encourage us all What’s your thoughts?

📺 Weekend Lounge: What are we watching, carers? Post body: It’s the weekend — time to put your feet up and give the remote a workout! 🍿 After a week of caring, what’s your comfort watch? Poll options: 1️⃣ BBC One — cosy dramas and Strictly 💃 2️⃣ ITV — a bit of everything, plus the ads 😅 3️⃣ Netflix — can’t beat a good binge 📱 4️⃣ Channel 4 — Gogglebox and chaos 😂 5️⃣ YouTube / TikTok rabbit holes — don’t judge me 😬 Drop your must-watch recommendation below — bonus points if it’s something heartwarming or hilarious. Let’s fill the Lounge with what’s keeping us all sane this weekend 🧡

Check the Room, Not Just the Task” Sometimes the most caring thing isn’t on the care plan. A quick glance around — heating on? Cup within reach? Phone charged? — can make someone’s day better without adding minutes. 💜 What’s one little extra you like to do that makes your clients smile?

Hey everyone 👋 Welcome to The Care Collective — a space created for carers, by carers. Whether you’re brand new to care or have years of experience, this is your corner to connect, learn, and feel supported. Here you’ll find: 💬 Community chats – a place to share wins, questions, and ideas. 🎓 Courses & lessons – practical training to help you grow in your care career. ☕ Coffee chats – relaxed group calls to talk about life, work, and everything in between. ❓ Q&A sessions – real talk about real situations in care. This is a safe and positive space — no judgment, just support, honesty, and good energy. If you’re new, say hi in the comments below 👇 Tell us who you are, what kind of care work you do (or want to do), and what you hope to get out of this community. Let’s make caring for others start with caring for ourselves. 💜 — Cheryl