James TownsendCarers are the expertsAt Mobilise, you’ll often hear us say, “Carers are the experts.” But what does that really mean? Ahead of National Co-Production Week I…Jun 27Jun 27
James TownsendStrategies for making carers budgets go furtherBased on conversations with local authorities and sector expertsMay 28May 28
James Townsendinmobilise-care2024 — Predictions in a *big* year for supporting unpaid carersAs we get cracking with all the potential and excitement of a new year, it’s worth taking a look at what the coming twelve months has in…Jan 9Jan 9
James TownsendThe urgent need to identify unpaid carersThe role of unpaid carers is too often hidden in plain sight, providing the backbone of our healthcare system. The Health Foundation’s…Nov 24, 2023Nov 24, 2023
James Townsendinmobilise-careSupporting unpaid carers through winter pressuresWinter pressures for unpaid carers are a big priority at this time of year. But even more-so under the current circumstances.Oct 18, 2021Oct 18, 2021
James Townsendinmobilise-careThe real impact of the social care staffing crisis — and how we support carers better in the futureThe staffing crisis in social care is having a real impact on family, friends and neighbours. It’s a sign of things to come, but it…Sep 2, 2021Sep 2, 2021
James Townsendinmobilise-careHow can technology transform outcomes by reaching more carers?This year’s ADASS survey reported a significant drop in the number of unpaid carers accessing support for their caring role — looking…Aug 5, 2021Aug 5, 2021
James Townsendinmobilise-care2021: The year to ‘build back better’ for carersHow Mobilise supported over 33,000 carers during lockdown — and why we need to build back better for carers in 2021Jan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021