Neil has a Catchphrase: "There's light at the end of the tunnell when people start talking"

This encapsulates what he is all about - he's passionate about his Caring role, and wants to help as many people access support as possible.

Based in Birmingham, Neil has Caring and Co-Caring experience having supported both his dad and brother.

We speak about his inspiring journey as a family carer, his involvement in community support, and the importance of inclusivity when it comes to unpaid Carers. 

It covers the challenges he faced, the benefits and difficulties of accessing support, the impact of community, and dealing with tough situations.

Our chat also delves into the representation of unpaid Carers within the LGBTQ+ community, and Neil tells us why he thinks it so important.

Takeaways

• Caring and Co-Caring
• Challenges of Caring
• Accessing Support
• Impact of Community
• Dealing with Tough Situations
• Family Support
• Maintaining Independence
• Work and Caring
• Importance of recognition and inclusivity for Carers

Welcome to Carer Friendly Conversations - the brand new podcast dedicated to shining a loght on the realities of unpaid Caring.

In this trailer, we take a whistle-stop tour of some of the exciting things you can expect from the podcast in the coming episodes.

We meet your host, Alex, who talks us through why the topic of unpaid Carers is so prevalent in today's age, and how Carer Friendly Conversations hopes to open conversation around the subject.

We hope to see you again in the coming episodes.