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Day In The Life Of… A Carer Hub Volunteer
Story By Andy Graham It’s one of the ironies of life that if you ask someone if they know an unpaid carer, they’ll often say no. Even when they’re sat next to the person they look after. That’s the situation … Continue reading
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Giving Something Back: Trudy’s Story
Trudy cares for her husband Mark, who has a hereditary eye condition and is registered blind. For many years Trudy “just got on” with caring for Mark, but eventually struggled with her own emotional and physical wellbeing. Trudy says “I … Continue reading
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