I have been a carer pretty much my whole life. My Mum is legally blind (not fully blind), and has multiple different eye conditions, as well as mental health problems. I care for her by helping her with basic tasks that she otherwise would struggle with due to her vision. Due to this and childhood […]

My son Campbell was diagnosed with severe Autism just shy of his 2nd birthday. Now 13 he has over the years had further diagnosis of Intellectual disability, Sensory processing disorder, high anxiety, self harming, absconded and OCD. Every day is met with significant challenges, weather it be through the complexities of Campbells conditions, dealing with […]

I'm a fairly new carer having only cared for my husband about 12 months. At first he was able to help with small jobs but after he had covid in December, he has gradually required more help. I have learnt patience, putting Maurice's needs before my own. At first I was resentful that I had […]

My name is Jess and I am the single mum to a nearly 10 year old boy Will who has dual diagnosis’s, I also have recently got a diagnosis of ASD. Everyday is challenging, exhausting, pushes to your limits but you always find the strength to keep going and often put others ahead of yourself. […]