As promised last week, we have the latest Carer's Voice article published to coincide with Carers Week. Read it to get a flavour of what life is like for one carer, Laura Graham, who is unique, of course, but also typical in many ways. This is how she will be marking Carers Week:
"I will be caring for my wonderful Mum, ensuring she has all she needs, in our safe, loving home as usual. No bunting, balloons, or the other nonsense that others think tick a box for Carers Week.
Until we as Carers are treated with the respect we deserve, have the finance we need, and the supportive professionals we should expect, I will not participate in the façade of celebrating “us” when there is so much that needs to improve. Show me the week of shaming those who let carers down, and I’ll be there in a shot!"