GUEST BLOG: Celebrating the Unseen Heroes This Parent’s Day: The Carents Community
By Carents.co.uk for Promedica24
Parent’s Day on 1st June is a moment to reflect on the love, lessons, and lives shaped by those who raised us. But it’s also the perfect time to honour those now stepping into a new role: the sons, daughters, and relatives who are looking after elderly parents. At Carents, we call them carents, and we’re here for them, so they can be there for their parents.
Who Are Carents?
A carent is any adult supporting their ageing parent or family member through the day-to-day realities of later life. Whether it’s helping with medical appointments, navigating the care system, or just being a listening ear, carents carry an invisible workload. Often, it starts gradually, with small tasks. Before long, it becomes a central part of life. And it can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re juggling work, children, and your own wellbeing.
That’s where we come in.
What Carents Offers
Carents.co.uk is a trusted online hub built especially for carents. It’s free, easy to use, and open 24/7. Whether you’re just starting to look after your mum or dad or have been in this role for years, we provide expert, non-jargon advice on everything from home adaptations to mental health support.
We’ve also created a community of like-minded carents who share stories, advice, and solidarity through our private peer support group, the Carents Lounge. It’s a safe space to be heard, to ask, and to know you’re not alone.
Our Simple Advice This Parent’s Day: Plan Ahead and Seek Support
At Carents, we hear the same wisdom time and time again from our community: don’t wait until it’s a crisis. The earlier you can start planning, the easier it becomes. Understand your parent’s wishes. Get familiar with powers of attorney, NHS assessments, and what support your local authority can offer. And,most importantly, don’t do it alone.
Our message this Parent’s Day is simple:
👉 Plan ahead.
👉 Look for support early.
👉 And know that Carents is here to walk with you.
A Healthier, Happier Journey
Everything we do is about making the carenting journey a healthier and happier one. We know it’s not easy, but we believe that with the right tools and support, it can also be a time of deep connection and resilience. We’re compassionate, principled, and working to transform how society sees carents, because they deserve recognition and respect.
This Parent’s Day, let’s celebrate not just the parents we care for, but the quiet strength of those who care for them.
Explore our free guides, connect with other carents, and join the conversation today at carents.co.uk.
A carent is any adult supporting their ageing parent or family member through the day-to-day realities of later life. This can involve helping with medical appointments, navigating the care system, or just being a listening ear.
Carents.co.uk is a trusted online hub built especially for carents. It provides expert, non-jargon advice on a variety of topics, from home adaptations to mental health support. They also have a private peer support group called the Carents Lounge.
The Carents Lounge is a private peer support group created by Carents where like-minded carents can share stories, advice, and solidarity. It’s a safe space to be heard, ask questions, and to know you’re not alone.
Carents advises to plan ahead and seek support early. Understand your parent's wishes, get familiar with powers of attorney, NHS assessments, and what support your local authority can offer. Do not wait until it’s a crisis and remember that you're not alone in this journey.
Carents aims to make the carenting journey healthier and happier. They believe that with the right tools and support, carenting can be a time of deep connection and resilience. They are working to transform how society sees carents and ensuring they receive recognition and respect.
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