by Candice Baratta | Oct 1, 2025 | Case Study, General
Jo first joined one of our Young Carer Clubs in 2022, life was tough. Caring for their mum, who lives with fibromyalgia and seizures, meant that even simple family days out weren’t possible. On top of that, Jo had just started senior school a big change at an...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 15, 2025 | Case Study, General
In his 40s and working full time, Matthew’s life changed overnight when his partner had a stroke and suddenly needed full-time care. Now balancing a demanding job with a demanding caring role, Matthew found himself taking on everything—from personal care and...
by Candice Baratta | Apr 14, 2025 | Case Study, General
Lin has been caring for her husband, Robert, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. Married for over 40 years, their life has slowly shifted as Robert’s condition has worsened, especially since 2019, when Lin could no longer leave him alone. They still...
by Candice Baratta | Mar 31, 2025 | Case Study
“It’s really made a difference… and it sparked something in me…” Louise came to Action for Family Carers through a referral from Adult Social Care. Her husband had been in the hospital, and on top of his already complex medical condition, his needs had increased...
by Candice Baratta | Dec 5, 2023 | Case Study, General
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...
by Candice Baratta | Sep 28, 2023 | Case Study, General
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....
