Case Study – Young Carers

Case Study – Young Carers

Time and space to be himself. Oliver is 7 years old. He helps look after his little sister who is 4. She struggles to walk and frequently needs to visit Great Ormond Street hospital. Oliver has ADHD and struggles to understand why Mummy and Daddy need to spend so much...
Case Study – Ruby and Daisy

Case Study – Ruby and Daisy

The importance of friendship with other Young Carers Ruby and Daisy are both 13 years old and have a caring role at home. Ruby cares for her 9-year-old brother who has severe Autism and Daisy has a father who is an amputee and a young sister with severe brain damage....
Case Study – Carol

Case Study – Carol

‘It’s my only break in the week when he attends the group’ Carol is 88 years of age and a full time Carer for her husband Sid and they have been married for 67 years. Sid was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 5 years ago. Sid has been attending the Epping Activity Group for...
Case Study – Robin

Case Study – Robin

The significance of companionship at an Action for Family Carers Activity Group. Robin is 78 years of age and attends our Epping Activity Group for people living with dementia. He was a Police Officer for many years and is now retired and lives with his wife. He...
Case Study – Claire

Case Study – Claire

‘A vital break from the worry and guilt of caring’ Claire cares for her 82 year old Dad who has Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s and attends our Maldon Day Care Centre. Her Dad lives at home with Claire’s mum who is also 82 years old, so Claire has the added...