Carers’ stories

When Amy, aged 73, was referred to Caring Together Charity by the Cambridgeshire advice line, she was struggling to cope. Her husband had been diagnosed with dementia, and as his condition worsened, Amy found herself overwhelmed physically, emotionally, and mentally. Amy received 18 sessions of online counselling support through Caring Together Charity. These sessions proved […]

We sat down and had a chat with Les, who cares for his wife June, at his home near Cambridge. Over a cup of tea we chatted about Les’ journey as an unpaid carer, how Caring Together Charity has helped him and his wife, plus the reason he chose us to nominate as Kingsway Golf […]

Being a parent carer is a journey filled with love, resilience, and moments of deep challenge. As you support your child through the highs and lows of their childhood, the weight of responsibility can feel overwhelming. For Becca, every day begins and ends with her son in mind. Like countless others in her position, her […]

As the population ages, dementia and specifically Alzheimer’s disease, is becoming an increasing concern for many of us. While the symptoms vary, the impact is profound, often leading to a gradual loss of independence and placing immense emotional, physical, and financial strain on their loved ones. Understanding Alzheimer’s disease is crucial, not only for those […]

As the population ages, dementia and specifically Alzheimer’s disease, is becoming an increasing concern for many of us. While the symptoms vary, the impact is profound, often leading to a gradual loss of independence and placing immense emotional, physical, and financial strain on their loved ones. Understanding Alzheimer’s disease is crucial, not only for those […]

For some of us who are looking after someone, our caring role can mean we start to become isolated. But we have a group of volunteers who are giving people a new sense of connection and making sure they do not feel they are on their own. Our Norfolk Befriending Service helps people like Craig […]

Richard cared for his wife Yvonne from 2016 until she passed away in April 2023. This is his story. Yvonne’s presence is everywhere in the family home she shared with Richard and their two children in Cambridgeshire. Her quirky collectables sit on shelves and hang from walls. There are colourful wooden flowers, duck ornaments with […]

We at Caring Together Charity and young carers are calling for more to be done to help children and young people who are looking after a family member. There are almost 4,000 children and young people under the age of 18 across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk who are caring for someone. But it is years […]

Alison has a job and cares for her mum Daphne who is living with Parkinson’s Disease. She explains how juggling work with caring for loved one can be relentless and stressful. 600 people a day leave their job because of the challenges of juggling work with caring for a family member, friend or partner. Unpaid […]

It’s been great to hear what carer Trevor has to say about the difference Kerry and our other care professionals have made to him and his wife Irene. Trevor cares for his wife Irene who has Alzheimer’s Disease. He and his daughter provide much of the support Irene needs, but they value the practical help […]