Carer stories

Carers are all ages and come from all communities. Every Carer’s situation is unique but there are lots of common themes, things that many people experience because of their caring role. Here, some of the Carers we’ve supported have shared their story with us.

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David’s Story

What’s around the corner – my story so far – David Marshall shares his experience of caring for his wife with rare dementia

Katie’s Story

Katie started caring when she was 26 following her mum being diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia. Read Katie’s story here.

Angie’s story

Angie is a Carer for her son and several other family members.

Shona’s story

Shona is a Carer for their partner who has a brain disorder.

Stephen’s story

Stephen shares caring for his adult daughter with his partner.

Muriel’s story

Muriel is a full-time Carer for her husband who has Parkinson’s with dementia.

Andrew’s story

Andrew became a full-time Carer for his mother who has dementia in 2020 and started a new business working from home to help him combine work with caring for her.

David’s story

David lives in Canterbury and is the main Carer for his wife who has Multiple Sclerosis.

June’s story

June Cray lives near Canterbury and is a full-time Carer for her 30-year-old daughter Laurel who has Cerebral Palsy and autism.

Jan’s story

Jan Gray lives in Aylesham. She is a mum of three, Carer for her young adult autistic son who has asthma as well as multiple allergies. She also works as a part-time paid care support worker.