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Carer Stories

Every caring journey is unique. Our collection of carer stories highlights the many different ways people provide care, sharing experiences from a wide range of caring roles and situations. Each story offers a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of caring, as well as how Carers Support has helped carers find practical support, improve their wellbeing, and feel more confident in their caring role.

Wellbeing Worker Case Study | Prue

Prue, now in her seventies, has always been the dependable one—strong and selfless. But her role caring for her husband Pete began to take a toll on her wellbeing.

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Carer Assessment Case Study | Sue

Sue leads a hectic life, juggling multiple caring responsibilities alongside her work and volunteer commitments

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Jamie’s Top Tips for Carer Contingency

Despite the overwhelming responsibility, Jamie found solace in planning and contingency, the lifeline that allowed him to find moments of respite and support

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Paying it forward | Mandy

Six years ago, Mandy became a full-time carer for her mum who was diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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Dementia Carers Day | Case study

Jan, 71, is a carer for her husband Steven, who is 83 years old and living with Dementia and her son, 36, with Learning Disabilities.

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Case study | Rita

Rita is a 55-year-old single, parent carer to her two children. She has a daughter who experiences anxiety. And her son who has Autism; Hypermobility....

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Carer Story | Sue

Sue is 70 years old, primarily caring for her 70-year-old husband with a diagnosis of ‘Stiff persons syndrome’.

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Carer story | Monica

How a Carer Assessment Helped Monica Find the Right Equipment — and a Little More Calm

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No-one prepared me for this

When I heard the diagnosis, my world started to spin out of control. I felt helpless. I had no idea what to do or what to say...

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Carer Story | Helen and David

Both *Helen and David are caring for Helen’s 93-year-old Mum, who has Alzheimer’s & is elderly frail..

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Carer Story | Patrick and Samantha

Patrick developed a high level of disability, requiring day and night care, which meant Samantha needed more support.

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Carer Story | Bethany

Mum, Bethany, is 36 years old and lives with the conditions Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), syncope and fibromyalgia.

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Carer story | Erika

*Erika is 57 yrs. Old. Caring for her husband, Michael, who is 64 yrs. old and has respiratory condition COPD & reduced immune system. Michael was seriously ill over Christmas and new year...

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Case Study | Fred

Fred, 72, and his wife, Sue are joint carers for their 37-year-old son, Paul. Paul has Autism and a learning disability.

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Carer story | Simon

Simon, aged 45, found himself and his two teenage daughters relocating their lives to care for his elderly parents.

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