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...families, whether that be for a few days, weeks, months or even years. There can be many reasons why such situations arise, for example family illness, crisis, or situations where home isn’t safe. Fostering is unique in that it combines the responsibilities of parenting with professional duties, all within the foster carer’s own home. It is a regulated role that...

...families and carers. This project is trying to understand what works to keep people living with dementia and their carers engaging with the walks and outdoor environments. For more information about the research study please visit www.keepmewalking.info​​ website. We know that sustained benefits come from regular engagement with activities (see more in Five Pillars of...

...family lamenting your fate. Over the years, the carers forget to turn on the TV. You’re too cold. Then you’re too hot. You’re always thirsty. The visits of your friends and family dwindle. Your partner moves on. And there’s nothing you can do about it.” Owen and I are talking on Skype. I’m sitting in London, UK, and he’s in another London three-and-a-half...

...family, children, nephews, nieces and siblings, I can identify that all these factors have had some impact on their participation in sport. Talking to the parents/carers in my family they explain how they have dealt with these barriers and have had differing levels of success in overcoming them. For example, my work tends to be flexible so I can chaperone my children to...