Charlotte talks about her experience of realising she was an unpaid carer and how being a part of the caring community has helped shape her sense of belonging and enabled her to access support when she needed it.
Rebecca discusses her role as a 'sandwich carer', meaning she cares for her daughter and parents simultaneously.
Cheng and Steve were unknown to each other before attending a Keynsham café together. Here we tell their story and share their advice for those considering attending a carer café.
Bryan's wife Jill was diagnosed with vascular dementia. She had to move to a care home. Bryan tells us how he found that process and how he overcome loneliness.
Carol cares for her husband around the clock. She finds it hard to leave him as he has Alzheimer's disease. She shares her experience of trying something new which helps her take a break from her caring role.
Fiona was thrown in to a caring role overnight when her husband, John unexpectedly suffered a stroke. She bravely shares her experience.
Keith began caring for his wife after she was diagnosed with vascular dementia. He reflects on his journey and shares how important it is for carers to reach out and receive support.
Laura and her husband Dave have suffered from debilitating illnesses and together with their two amazing children, Henry aged 6 and Lizzie aged 9, the family support one another through challenging times.
Linda, our volunteer 'Carer Champion' for High Littleton and the surrounding areas, shares her experience of getting support from The Carers' Centre and why she became a Carer Champion.
Since Lynda's husband was diagnosed with dementia, their journey and her caring role has changed, and Lynda seeks support through specialist groups as she navigates this new path.
Margaret has been a carer for much of her life without knowing it. She reflects on her unique caring journey and why reaching out to The Carers' Centre made a huge difference.
Mike shares his story about caring for his partner Tom, who suffered from HIV associated with neurological disease. He opens up about the daily challenges he faced.
Sarah cares for her brother who has physical and mental health difficulties. She shares her experience as an unpaid carer and the challenges she is facing in the current economic climate.
Sue was married to her husband Terry for 40 years. In the later years of his life, Terry suffered from vascular dementia and Parkinson’s disease. During this time, Sue was not only his loving wife but also his full-time carer.
Sue is a carer for her parents-in-law who live in Bath and North East Somerset. She shares her experience of becoming a carer and how she was unsure of where to turn for support.
Jude tells us about her journey as a young carer right through to becoming an adult carer. She shares what caring means to her, the difference she wants to make and encourages other young carers to get involved.
Rebecca shares her story as a young carer, how she balances her hobbies and interests alongside her caring role and school commitments.
Many young carers can feel lonely and isolated in their caring role, this has been especially evident as a result of the pandemic. Becca tells us how loneliness can impact young carers.
Charlie's little brother Theo has achondroplasia. Charlie is a great older brother to Theo and helps him a lot. He shares what it's like to be a young carer.
