Author: Laura Bolden

  • ‘It has completely enhanced my life’

    ‘It has completely enhanced my life’

    Mother of three Diane has always been open to sharing her home with others. From running a bed and breakfast in Whitley Bay to becoming a full-time shared lives carer, there’s rarely been a quiet moment. Diane has a large family and when her kids got older, she realised she still had space to care […]

  • “Within a year and a half, I climbed the ladder twice”

    “Within a year and a half, I climbed the ladder twice”

    A career change into care Kerry, Be Caring’s care co-ordinator, spoke to us about why a career change into care is one of the best decisions she’s ever made. After working in retail for years to suit childcare needs, Kerry made the decision that she wanted a different career but wasn’t sure what to do. […]