Elesa Duggan’s day begins like a normal 14-year-old’s. She gets herself up and dressed. Then wakes up her four-year-old sister Laura. They have breakfast together, which is always a bowl of Frosties as it Laura’s favourite. This is where things differ, because Elesa not only makes the breakfast, she also washed and dresses Laura andContinueContinue reading “A Day In The Life of a Young Carer”
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Lillie Gray
“It is challenging looking after someone. I know all of my friends are out doing something together, while I cook dinner and care for my Grandma. I don’t mind but it can be very isolating.” Lillie Gray is 15 and cares for her Grandma who has dementia. She has been caring for her Grandma Peggy,ContinueContinue reading “Lillie Gray”
Alicia Jones: Member of Youth Parliament
From Alicia’s Twitter @aliciajones_02 Alicia Jones’s mother has suffered with mental illness for the past 5 years, during which time 17-year-old Alicia has helped care for her. She lives with her mum, 42, who wishes to remain anonymous, in Thurrock, Essex. Alicia’s mother has recently began a recovery process, which means her daughter’s caring responsibilitiesContinueContinue reading “Alicia Jones: Member of Youth Parliament”
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