Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults
Jane Holmes and Melissa Paulden
6 episodes
4 weeks ago
Send us a text Being Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party hasn't stopped Sir Ed Davey from taking care of his disabled son. In this frank, compassionate and at times, witty discussion Sir Ed talks fondly about his family and the challenges of being a parent carer. Caring for a loved one has been a way of life for Sir Ed who first took on caring responsibilities as a child. Join Jane and Melissa in this intimate, no holds barred chat. #EdDavey #LiberalDemocrats #ParentCarer #CaringForCarers ...
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Send us a text Being Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party hasn't stopped Sir Ed Davey from taking care of his disabled son. In this frank, compassionate and at times, witty discussion Sir Ed talks fondly about his family and the challenges of being a parent carer. Caring for a loved one has been a way of life for Sir Ed who first took on caring responsibilities as a child. Join Jane and Melissa in this intimate, no holds barred chat. #EdDavey #LiberalDemocrats #ParentCarer #CaringForCarers ...
Send us a text Being Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party hasn't stopped Sir Ed Davey from taking care of his disabled son. In this frank, compassionate and at times, witty discussion Sir Ed talks fondly about his family and the challenges of being a parent carer. Caring for a loved one has been a way of life for Sir Ed who first took on caring responsibilities as a child. Join Jane and Melissa in this intimate, no holds barred chat. #EdDavey #LiberalDemocrats #ParentCarer #CaringForCarers ...
Send us a text Being a carer for a young adult with profound disabilities is tough - but it's not our children that make it hard - they're a blessing. It's the system that puts carers under constant pressure. In this episode Melissa and Jane share their greatest frustrations and discuss the many difficulties families face when they're caring for a child with disabilities. This episode is a tongue-in-cheek glimpse at the worries caused by the seemingly never-ending bureaucracy that weighs them...
Send us a text What do you do when friends and family offer unhelpful advice when you're the parent of a child with a disabilities? How can you protect your marriage or partnership from the strain of overwhelming tiredness and never-ending responsibilities when you are caring for your child twenty-four hours a day? These are some of the questions Jane and Melissa address in this episode of Let's Take Care - the podcast that supports carers of disabled children. Listen in on their heartfelt co...
Send us a text Why a simple “How are you?” can feel impossible to answer when you're the parent of a child with disabilities. Jane and Melissa unpack the weight carers carry — the mental, emotional, and physical toll — and why society rarely sees or acknowledges it. Feel seen and supported in this thought-provoking episode with tips on how to handle the invisible load. Whether you’re a carer yourself or want to better understand the experience, this conversation will help you feel seen,...
Send us a text Unexpectedly giving birth to a baby with disabilities can change the course of your life. In this episode Jane and Melissa share their birth stories and talk us through the challenges they faced when their babies were born with complications. We hear about the mental, physical and psychological toll of raising children with profound disabilities. Jane and Melissa offer advice for other parents following in their footsteps, such as how to find your tribe, how to get&...
Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults
Send us a text Being Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party hasn't stopped Sir Ed Davey from taking care of his disabled son. In this frank, compassionate and at times, witty discussion Sir Ed talks fondly about his family and the challenges of being a parent carer. Caring for a loved one has been a way of life for Sir Ed who first took on caring responsibilities as a child. Join Jane and Melissa in this intimate, no holds barred chat. #EdDavey #LiberalDemocrats #ParentCarer #CaringForCarers ...
