There are 7 million carers in the UK. Some work on the frontline of social care, others are unpaid carers for family members that need support because of illness, age or disability. Conversations with Carers, is a brand-new podcast series that

Connected through Caring

Nov 10th, 2021 20m 29s

With guest Emer Morris. Emer supports her mum who has been living with cancer for over 20 years. In this episode, Emer, who is neurodivergent, talks about caring as a value that should be embraced by all of society, rather than falling on the s

The Weight of Care

Nov 10th, 2021 21m 33s

With guest Freya Spencer. Freya began working in care homes for disabled adults during the pandemic. In this episode, Freya talks about the physical and emotional weight of care. Working round the clock, supressing grief and guilt, and focussin

The Informal Carer

Nov 10th, 2021 24m 25s

With guest Max Cookward. Max grew up with two disabled brothers and has been an informal carer since the age of ten. In this episode, Max talks about supporting his younger brother as a child, while also providing emotional support to his mothe

Who Cares?

Nov 10th, 2021 27m 33s

With guest Abigail Kessel. Abi became her mother’s carer when she developed Parkinson’s and dementia. In this episode, Abi describes the constant anxiety, fear, and uncertainly that both she and her mother experienced as they navigated their ch

Carry on Caring

Nov 10th, 2021 20m 34s

With guest Georgia Bowers. Georgia spent the height of the pandemic working in a care home for over 100 older people. Much has been reported on the handling of the pandemic in relation to care homes. In this episode, Georgia provides a vivid ac

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