by Candice Baratta | Sep 3, 2026 | Case Study, General
Toni is a parent carer looking after her sons, who have autism and ADHD. The day-to-day demands of caring can be intense, with meltdowns, distractions and constant challenges leaving Toni feeling stressed, tired and emotionally drained. Toni first heard about Essex...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 21, 2026 | Case Study, General
Stacey* cares for her son, H, who has autism and ADHD. Stacey also has ADHD herself and believes she may be autistic too. When she was referred to Action for Family Carers by Essex Wellbeing Service, life felt overwhelming. Since becoming homeless in 2023, Stacey and...
by Candice Baratta | May 8, 2026 | Case Study, General
For unpaid carers, taking time for themselves can often feel impossible. Many carers are supporting loved ones alongside full-time jobs, raising families, or managing their own health needs. Caring doesn’t stop at the end of the working day — it can mean being...
by Candice Baratta | Mar 31, 2026 | Case Study, General
Albie is a teen and has spent much of his life supporting a parent who lives with severe mental health challenges, including schizophrenia. A few years ago, Albie also experienced the devastating loss of his other parent, who died by suicide. Since then, much of the...
by Candice Baratta | Feb 11, 2026 | Case Study, General
Diana lives in West Essex and is a dual carer, supporting both her partner and her elderly parent. She lives with and cares for her partner, who has an autoimmune condition, while also providing full-time care for her parent, who lives in another county. Diana is...
by Candice Baratta | Feb 4, 2026 | Case Study, General
Libby is a mum of two. Her 6-year-old, H, has autism and a hearing impairment. She also has a 2-year-old daughter. Libby first noticed H had additional needs around 18 months old, during the Covid lockdowns – a time when accessing support was extremely...
