In our latest episode of Care Fully Considered we welcome Cas Holmes, one of the UK’s most renowned textile artists and the author of several books.

We discuss her care, clean, create practice, her illustrious career as an artist, and how her art has helped her cope with being a carer to her partner after he suffered a stroke.

We talk about the power of being creative and how it helps make sense of the world around us. We also explore her use of the Japanese technique called Kintsugi, a traditional repair technique using gold, to show the value of the hardships we go through.

For any inquiries or to suggest future guests, please email us at: wearecarers@gmail.com. Until next time!

For more information on the We Care Campaign, visit us on: https://wecarecampaign.org.uk/ and to find out what being an unpaid carer is really like, read Laura’s blog here: https://numbereighteeninthecorner.blog/

You can find out more about Cas Holmes, and buy her books here: https://casholmes.uk/

In our latest episode of Care Fully Considered we speak to Mary-Ann Ochota, a broadcaster and author specialising in anthropology, archaeology, and social history.

We discuss the role of care in human societies, past and present. Mary-Ann takes us on a journey, filled with fascinating examples, describing how caring for one another is a deeply human experience. We also talk about the importance of caring for our planet and the crucial importance of preserving our countryside.

To learn more about Mary-Ann, check out her website here: https://www.maryannochota.com. You can also find her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maryannochota/?hl=en-gb

For any inquiries or to suggest future guests, please email us at: wearecarers@gmail.com.

For more information on the We Care Campaign, visit us on: https://wecarecampaign.org.uk/ and to find out what being an unpaid carer is really like, read Laura’s blog here: https://numbereighteeninthecorner.blog/

In our latest episode of Care Fully Considered we speak to Georgie Steele, a parent carer, storyteller, and theatre performer.

We discuss the importance of storytelling and why her theatre show is inspired by a famous children's tale to highlight the ridiculousness of the social care system. We also talk about the importance of caring with a (usually dark) sense of humour, the difference between helpful help and unhelpful help, and the crucial need for the people we care for to have their own voices heard.

To learn more about Georgie and her upcoming performances, check out her Instagram profile here: https://www.instagram.com/georgiestoryteller/ and her Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/georgiesteelestory

For any inquiries or to suggest future guests, please email us at: wearecarers@gmail.com.

For more information on the We Care Campaign, visit us on: https://wecarecampaign.org.uk/ and to find out what being an unpaid carer is really like, read Laura’s blog here: https://numbereighteeninthecorner.blog/