Heather

"You ask anybody out there, could they walk away from their family member?"

Heather became the primary carer for her brother after her parents died and soon after that she became a carer for her son. Both her brother and son are on the Autism spectrum and have learning difficulties.

After leaving her job and aspirations of going to university and setting up a business with a friend, Heather now works for the Autism society, giving talks and delivering workshops.

Heather is also a befriender because when first becoming a carer she was befriended and now wants to share her experiences to help others and give something. Every week Heather also plays for her local darts team.