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She came along to some of our online events for carers during the COVID pandemic. She found the support from peers, sharing information and advice, really helpful. Speaking with others from the LGBT+ community and not having to ‘keep explaining’ about her sexual orientation enabled Mary to feel relaxed and able to open up from early on.</p> <p>Experiencing the online group meant Mary was keen to come along when we came back to in-person activities and she’s really enjoyed coming to our ‘Walk, Talk and Cuppa’ for carers, especially getting to be a bit more active outdoors.</p> <p>Mary also recently started coming to see Diane for some 1-1 sessions. Coming to the online groups and the in-person events led Mary to think about the need to focus on herself and her mental wellbeing a bit more. She’s been using the sessions to help her think about the stress in her life and how she can use some of Diane’s techniques and tips to help with this. She now feels a bit calmer and more able to deal with her caring roles.</p> <h2>News</h2> <p>Do you know your rights? It’s good to know your rights wherever you are in your caring journey, whether you are in the workplace, in a healthcare setting, or when interacting with professionals or at home. Finding out the correct information can be hard and time-consuming. 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