Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults

Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults

By Jane Holmes and Melissa PauldenParentingKids & Family
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Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults episodes

  • Episode 2: The Invisible Load

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    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, supported, and less alone.


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    #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllness #HiddenDisability #SENDParent #AdditionalNeeds #SpecialNeedsParent #DisabilityCommunity #InclusiveFamilies #CarersUK

    38 min
  • Episode 1: Staying positive after having a disabled baby: Jane and Melissas’ stories

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    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  the help you need and how to stay positive against the odds.


    Above all, the two mums offer a message of hope and show how joy can be found in living with and loving children with disabilities.



    https://www.bftf.org.uk/

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    #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllness #HiddenDisability #SENDParent #AdditionalNeeds #SpecialNeedsParent #DisabilityCommunity #InclusiveFamilies #CarersUK

    44 min
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    #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllness #HiddenDisability #SENDParent #AdditionalNeeds #SpecialNeedsParent #DisabilityCommunity #InclusiveFamilies #CarersUK

    2 min

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Melissa and Jane have been caring for their daughters for over 20 years, helping them to lead hugely successful lives. But they've made some mistakes along the way, and learnt a lot. Or, learnt the…