# Latest **URL:** https://forum.carersuk.org/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.carersuk.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.carersuk.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.carersuk.org/tags.md) --- ## [Help in posting messages](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/help-in-posting-messages/125920)
**Author:** [@Peonypink](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Peonypink)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 December 2025 20:18 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/help-in-posting-messages/125920 "2025-12-29T20:18:38Z")
I cannot find out how to post or how to reply to the lovely people who have replied to my first post. I feel bad they took time to reply and I cannot see how to reply to them --- ## [Carers UK app - is there one?](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/carers-uk-app-is-there-one/127977)
**Author:** [@KayCopd](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/KayCopd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [19 December 2025 20:45 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/carers-uk-app-is-there-one/127977 "2025-12-19T20:45:12Z")
hi - just wondering if there is an app for easy access to this site, or any plans for one? --- ## [How do I edit details on my account?](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-do-i-edit-details-on-my-account/126994)
**Author:** [@Liz29](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Liz29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2025 10:05 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-do-i-edit-details-on-my-account/126994 "2025-04-22T10:05:52Z")
How do I edit my posts? Change my username? I have already looked this up how to change my username: User button (top right) User control panel Profile tab Edit account settings It may be that the instructions are… --- ## [Online talk on Fibromyalgia](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/online-talk-on-fibromyalgia/125066)
**Author:** [@Jane\_2109](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Jane_2109)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2025 10:53 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/online-talk-on-fibromyalgia/125066 "2025-03-27T10:53:18Z")
can you give talk about fibromyalgia my husband has this and it very pain and he sleep a lot --- ## [How many titles does our forum need?](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-many-titles-does-our-forum-need/123064)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [18 February 2025 12:19 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-many-titles-does-our-forum-need/123064 "2025-02-18T12:19:54Z")
This always used to be the “Carers UK Forum”. A title that says what it is. Then the term “Carers Connect” appeared, then “Our forum” and now I’ve spotted another one on the main website. Please can someone tell me wh… --- ## [Locked out when using my computer, could read but not comment?!](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/locked-out-when-using-my-computer-could-read-but-not-comment/125056)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2024 23:05 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/locked-out-when-using-my-computer-could-read-but-not-comment/125056 "2024-05-20T23:05:49Z")
I spent ages trying to log in using my computer. I know my user name, new password related to my holiday soon, but I kept being told username and/or password were incorrect. Help! --- ## [How do I change my forum username](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-do-i-change-my-forum-username/123121)
**Author:** [@ClaraSais](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/ClaraSais)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2023 19:23 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-do-i-change-my-forum-username/123121 "2023-02-16T19:23:20Z")
How do I change my forum username Please --- ## [Log in not working](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/log-in-not-working/123524)
**Author:** [@Ula](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Ula)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2023 09:58 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/log-in-not-working/123524 "2023-08-05T09:58:37Z")
Hi Ula here Really difficult to post as on phone only which is too small and cannot make log in work so please advise me . I need to log in I have reset my password but says not recognised --- ## [Logging in difficulties](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/logging-in-difficulties/123326)
**Author:** [@Timothy\_1507](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Timothy_1507)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2023 15:27 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/logging-in-difficulties/123326 "2023-05-10T15:27:30Z")
Can’t seem to login through the main portal. I can only login when I’ve been sent an email. --- ## [Anyone finding this newer format difficult?](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/anyone-finding-this-newer-format-difficult/123103)
**Author:** [@Janet\_1601](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Janet_1601)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2023 09:02 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/anyone-finding-this-newer-format-difficult/123103 "2023-05-01T09:02:57Z")
Hello, I have been a member of the Carer’s UK/ Carers Connect forum for quite some time. However, I am really finding the new lay out difficult to navigate, and there seems to be no continuity in topics. Is anyone els… --- ## [Finding the latest posts](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/finding-the-latest-posts/123301)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2023 06:37 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/finding-the-latest-posts/123301 "2023-04-24T06:37:36Z")
If you wat to see the latest posts click where it says activity and it sorts them for you! --- ## [Almost dead? Will the forum be revived in time?](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/almost-dead-will-the-forum-be-revived-in-time/123299)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2023 06:06 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/almost-dead-will-the-forum-be-revived-in-time/123299 "2023-04-24T06:06:15Z")
The “old” forum was decommissioned before Christmas. Endless deadlines have come and gone, and I’ve been getting more and more concerned about the delays in getting it fully up and running again, especially having seen … --- ## [Reply to whole topic or reply to indivdual post?](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/reply-to-whole-topic-or-reply-to-indivdual-post/123087)
**Author:** [@Denis\_1610](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Denis_1610)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2023 06:18 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/reply-to-whole-topic-or-reply-to-indivdual-post/123087 "2023-03-30T06:18:39Z")
I think the new format needs have its labels modified to make it clearer which “reply” button is which. The former is more appropriate when one wishes to make a general comment to a topic. The latter should, I suggest, b… --- ## [How to report a post](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-to-report-a-post/123235)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2023 11:36 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-to-report-a-post/123235 "2023-03-27T11:36:32Z")
On the old forum there was an exclamation mark for each post. If anyone was concerned about anything, clicking on the mark would open up a new correspondence box. Is something similar available on the new forum? --- ## [I keep missing posts](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/i-keep-missing-posts/123113)
**Author:** [@Pet66](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Pet66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2023 14:57 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/i-keep-missing-posts/123113 "2023-02-14T14:57:58Z")
I use all ways of finding posts, but I still miss some. Can’t understand why --- ## [Why not? Why does a topic have to have 15 characters?](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/why-not-why-does-a-topic-have-to-have-15-characters/123029)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2023 14:38 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/why-not-why-does-a-topic-have-to-have-15-characters/123029 "2023-02-05T14:38:41Z")
We all know that life is finite, but I’ve just had a post rejected because I mentioned the d\*\* word. Whose idea was this? And why does the title of a topic now have to be at least 15 characters??? --- ## [LOGGING ON issues this afternoon](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/logging-on-issues-this-afternoon/123056)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 January 2023 14:43 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/logging-on-issues-this-afternoon/123056 "2023-01-27T14:43:36Z")
Something went wrong when I tried to log on this afternoon. My “saved” password didn’t work, neither did the “forgotten your password” link, just little circles going left to right, but never doing anything?! So frustr… --- ## [Carers uk making a complaint booklet / how to find site feedback](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/carers-uk-making-a-complaint-booklet-how-to-find-site-feedback/123032)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2023 10:44 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/carers-uk-making-a-complaint-booklet-how-to-find-site-feedback/123032 "2023-01-18T10:44:17Z")
I’ve just “read” this online, but the area and county drop down menu isn’t working. From my point of view, it would be much easier to have an alphabetical list of counties and the help in that area. It’s really difficu… --- ## [Any news about when the forum will be up and running?](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/any-news-about-when-the-forum-will-be-up-and-running/122994)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2023 16:36 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/any-news-about-when-the-forum-will-be-up-and-running/122994 "2023-01-17T16:36:51Z")
Any news about when the forum will be fully operational to new members? --- ## [Access from home page](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/access-from-home-page/122967)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_19121](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Andrew_19121)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 January 2023 05:40 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/access-from-home-page/122967 "2023-01-09T05:40:25Z")
Is it possible to add a link from the main website page to the forum. So i can avoid having to go to the menu page then clicking forum and finally clicking on another link. If you can do that it would be most helpful . T… --- ## [About the Main Forum category](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/about-the-main-forum-category/26681)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2022 05:39 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/about-the-main-forum-category/26681 "2022-12-22T05:39:52Z")
This is the main forum section. It serves as a container for categories for your topics. --- ## [Advise please](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/advise-please/70773)
**Author:** [@Gillian\_22051234](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Gillian_22051234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2022 07:49 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/advise-please/70773 "2022-12-15T07:49:37Z")
Im hoping someone can help with some advise please. My parents lived in the same council flat for over 50 years. My sister and i lived there also from childhood to our 20s. My sister moved back in with them 9 years ago … --- ## [Not finding the suitable treatment](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/not-finding-the-suitable-treatment/70774)
**Author:** [@Dunog\_2207](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Dunog_2207)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2022 06:30 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/not-finding-the-suitable-treatment/70774 "2022-12-15T06:30:48Z")
let me first say I’m well aware that treatment options are widely varying in countries and thus it’s a difficult subject to discuss because of that. But if you don’t try you’ll never know. So lately I have the feeling i… --- ## [\*\*\*TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES\*\*\*](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/technical-difficulties/70745)
**Author:** [@aaron.dryden](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/aaron.dryden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2022 06:38 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/technical-difficulties/70745 "2022-12-13T06:38:30Z")
We are aware that some people are having login difficulties and apologise for this. As you may know we have a new forum platform coming online very soon, which will address these ongoing technical issues. In the meantim… --- ## [how to deal with autism](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-to-deal-with-autism/70767)
**Author:** [@Veroni\_2207](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Veroni_2207)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2022 08:33 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/how-to-deal-with-autism/70767 "2022-12-12T08:33:26Z")
me and my friend were talking, and we started talking about past experiences, and they said I likely have autism. I kept thinking about it, so I took the tests. I didn’t get super high on the regular autism test, said I … --- ## [My mum barely communicates with anyone](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/my-mum-barely-communicates-with-anyone/70765)
**Author:** [@Snowran\_2206](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Snowran_2206)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2022 05:51 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/my-mum-barely-communicates-with-anyone/70765 "2022-12-10T05:51:59Z")
My mum has dementia and she can barely communicate anymore. She will go off on long tangents without saying anything. For instance she will say ‘i went to the thing and then the man came, so i said no. Then i was like… a… --- ## [Noisy air mattress](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/noisy-air-mattress/70757)
**Author:** [@Angela\_1809](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Angela_1809)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2022 20:20 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/noisy-air-mattress/70757 "2022-12-06T20:20:41Z")
I am writing this at 3.14 am because my husband has been provided with an Invacare Softcloud air mattress and it is so noisy that it’s keeping me awake. My husband on the other hand is sleeping soundly. This is the thi… --- ## [Carers UK info on vaccine](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/carers-uk-info-on-vaccine/67850)
**Author:** [@Melly1](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Melly1)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2022 07:40 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/carers-uk-info-on-vaccine/67850 "2022-12-04T07:40:51Z")
Understandably, the vaccine is causing folk a lot of anxiety and the information seems to be ever changing. This info is from the main website Vaccine guidance | Carers UK and was updated on 1st March . Melly1 --- ## [in a right fine mess of a delmmia](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/in-a-right-fine-mess-of-a-delmmia/70741)
**Author:** [@Michael\_1910123](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Michael_1910123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 December 2022 13:49 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/in-a-right-fine-mess-of-a-delmmia/70741 "2022-12-03T13:49:12Z")
Hi ALL, I am back in a right fine mess of muck again. Dad has had to go back into hospital due to mobility issues and a water infection again but he has let him self go to be honest. So while he is away I am left to ma… --- ## [Food Wars](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/food-wars/70744)
**Author:** [@Steve\_2208](https://forum.carersuk.org/u/Steve_2208)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [1 December 2022 17:31 UTC](https://forum.carersuk.org/t/food-wars/70744 "2022-12-01T17:31:16Z")
Good afternoon My wife is slowly driving me mad. She suffers from aphasia, the result of a stroke in late May. She’s making reasonable progress and we’re getting along quite well as a team in every area except one: Ever… [Next page](https://forum.carersuk.org/latest.md?page=1)