Why so few men?

Caring male

In a week where there has been loads of commentary about the Gillette ad campaign focusing on the behaviours of some men, I ask the question, why is more than 80% of the social care workforce female? I’m sure you are running through your head the many reasons, which would be of no surprise, probably…

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Scrooge was actually a lonely older man

Scrooge

Not ‘Bah Humbug’ What is loneliness – seems a straightforward question for most people, actually it’s probably not as clear cut as people think? Some of you, maybe, are thinking actually it’s Christmas, time for family, friends, possible parties, possibly going to some big sporting events eg on Boxing day, and only people who live on their own can be…

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Why the focus on older men?

Caring for a man

Men and Women  Some of you may have, when visiting this website and looked at it, thought why does CM2M focus solely on men 55+ who are either lonely or socially isolated, and in some cases both? You may have seen our other blogs, and also seen that as a male carer for a male parent…

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What’s it like being a carer? My story – Chris Hill

Carer

New role I was tempted to call this blog ‘I’m a carer get me out of here!’ but thought actually there are many positives to being a carer, but I won’t lie sometimes you do feel like this! When your growing up your dad or grandad, or even uncle are called this because for most of your childhood, and…

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