Tracey - WA
My husband suffered a catastrophic brain injury while on duty as a policeman 26 years ago. I have provided 24-hour care for him ever since he came home from hospital 25 years ago. He is unable to do anything for himself, cannot talk, walk, is peg fed and has no movement down his left side. We have an amazing carer who comes into the house 4 times a week to help. What has become very difficult this year is the lack of care homes offering respite. Respite is a huge part of me being able to care for my husband at home and life has become even more difficult this year not being able to access respite on a regular basis. (Submitted in October 2022)
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