Make content about: Carol got the respite she needed
Carol reached a breaking point caring alone for her son, until regular visits gave her the respite she desperately needed.
This story
Carol's 33-year-old son Chris has hydrocephalus, epilepsy, diabetes, optic nerve damage and learning difficulties. After her parents died, the pressure of caring for him alone led Carol to a breakdown. A care support worker now visits four times a week to take Chris on outings, giving Carol regular rest.
Where you could take it
Spend a morning with Carol to hear about the reality of caring and how regular support transformed her daily life.
The charity
- Charity: Surrey Crossroads
- Registration number: 1125048
- Based in: Surrey