Here, Crossroads Care's newly retired Chief Operating Officer, Rachel Tawadrous reflects on a lifetime of caring and explains why supporting unpaid carers is one of the most rewarding careers you can choose. Rachel joined Crossroads Care in 1991 as a Care Support...

Hampton Hill resident Colin cares for his wife, Marianne, who is living with young onset dementia. Here, he describes the support that Crossroads Care has given them both and how he has brought his passion for repairing things to one of their community groups. ‘My...

During Volunteers Week, one of the people who helps to make our Carers Café such a special place to be, volunteer Clare Henderson Roe, tells us why she gives up her time each week to help Crossroads Care What made you start volunteering for Crossroads Care? For many...

To coincide with Carers Week, Jane shares her experience of caring for her daughter who has a rare chromosomal disorder —and how Crossroads Care supports them both. ‘Few people really understand the isolation, tiredness and stress of being a carer. I look after my...

To mark Carers Week in June, John reflects on caring for his wife and how Crossroads Care became an important source of support when they moved to a new community. ‘I am a full-time carer for my wife, Monica. We’ve been married for 44 years, and for most of that time...

On Sunday 7th June, ten amazing individuals will take on the Turks Head 10K in Twickenham — running to raise funds for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. With just a few weeks to go, training is well underway, and spirits are high. Among Team Crossroads is our...

Sisters Joanna and Ella Tilley share why they’re taking on the London Marathon this April — honouring their late father while raising vital funds for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. On 26th April 2026, Joanna and Ella Tilley will take on the 26.2 miles of the...

To mark International Women’s Day, Caitlin Limmer, Crossroads Care Ambassador and director of the Turks Head 10 Fun Run, shares her experience of caring for her husband who is living with Alzheimer’s ‘I’ve run 19 marathons, cycled and swum through many gruelling...

Our very own Alice Bailey, Crossroads Caring Café Lead, will be taking on an incredible challenge by running the Manchester Marathon on 19th April.   As if that wasn’t enough, she’ll also be completing two half marathons in the lead-up — the first of which is the...

To mark National Stress Awareness Day, one mum shares how Crossroads Care’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Programme has helped her find calm amid the pressures of caring. ‘When you’re a carer, time to yourself is limited,’ says Janet. ‘I’m a single mum, working...