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I’m sure we can all agree that adulting can feel overwhelming at the best of times. You're trying to navigate work, relationships, friendships, finances, mental health and all the other responsibilities that come with adulthood.


But what happens when you're also helping care for someone you love?


To mark National Carers Week, I’m chatting with Hannah who’s a young adult carer and knows the unique challenges, responsibilities and emotions that can come with balancing caring duties alongside your own life.


From feelings of guilt and frustration to family communication and finding support, this conversation offers an honest insight into a role that often goes unseen.


✨ In this episode, we chat about:



💬 About Carers UK

Carers UK is a leading charity supporting unpaid carers across the UK. They provide practical advice, information, campaigns and support services for people who look after a family member, partner or friend who couldn't cope without their help due to illness, disability, mental health challenges or addiction. The charity works to ensure carers are recognised, valued and supported, while also providing resources to help carers manage the challenges they face in everyday life.


Website: https://www.carersuk.org


Here’s some other useful support & resources for Young Adult Carers: 

Carers Trust:

https://carers.org

Mobilise (online support community for carers):

https://www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/young-adult-carers

NHS Support for Carers:

https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers

YoungMinds Mental Health Support:

https://www.youngminds.org.uk

Mind:

https://www.mind.org.uk

If you're a Young Adult Carer in Manchester aged between 16-25 you can take part in this survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN6LqozERDnRZeUOK8VJ-4LlISt4krCSq2AUhQT3sytlTFKw/viewform


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Thanks so much for listening - and see you next week!

Grace x

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