Carer Stories
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Meet Alison...
"My husband developed Alzheimer’s Disease ten years ago. A year later having moved to the Northwich area I decided to find out about activities that would be suitable for him.
I did a Google search on the internet and found out that Age Concern was offering weekly four hour activity sessions that included a lunch.
Through the Age Concern group I met other carers and one of them told me about the Carers Trust and gave me the telephone number to ring. When looking after someone 24/7 it is important to have a break if possible.
I then rang the Carers Trust and arranged to meet someone to discuss aspects of Brian’s care, such as obtaining help with benefits. I was also told about activities for carers, which would give me an opportunity to meet other carers in a social setting. Support was offered in a culture that respected people and valued individual differences. I was also told about activities such as the craft sessions which I really enjoyed. We also had different speakers and I took the opportunity to learn how to apply a defibrillator.
After the death of my husband I continued to meet up with the carers, which supported me in my bereavement but now two and a half years later I feel that I would like to offer support on a wider scale to help other carers."
Meet Paula...
"My son Logan was diagnosed with autism at the age of three at Macclesfield Hospital. Following his diagnosis, we were able to apply for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), which helped secure the support he needed and enabled him to attend a specialist school after finishing preschool. At the time, this was a real challenge—when we moved to Haslington, no schools initially wanted to accept him—but thankfully, the decisions were reviewed. Logan was able to continue thriving in nursery with the dedication and support of the staff.
We later received the call to say that Logan had been offered a place at Rosebank Specialist School, which was an enormous relief and lifted a huge weight from our minds. The school also supported me as Logan’s carer, helping me find additional support and connecting me with Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust.
At that stage, Logan was experiencing significant difficulties with behaviour and speech, and there were times when I felt completely lost and unsure where to turn. Through the Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust, I received wonderful support. I attended monthly support groups and events, which helped me immensely. Meeting other carers in similar situations not only gave me practical support but also led to friendships that have lasted a lifetime. As I was new to the area and didn’t know many people, this support meant more to me than I can express, and I will always be grateful to CWCT
Logan recently managed to pass his driving test in a manual car, 1st time. We never thought he would ever be able to achieve this, as he struggled with high anxiety from a young age and had trouble understanding how to communicate clearly when he was younger, so I wanted to put it out there that anyone with SEN can achieve so much more than society gives credit for.."
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