Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults
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 hard way.
They've been tired, burnt out, broke, ignored, isolated - yet still expected to keep going.
Let's Take Care is their way of helping other carers of disabled children feel less alone - and more equipped to cope with the realities of care that no one talks about.
In each episode they'll talk about the emotional and mental weight of lifelong care - what it's like to fight the system constantly and how to survive practically, emotionally, physically.
They'll be sharing what they wish they knew 20 years ago ... and hoping to make you laugh as well.
Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults
Let's Take Care - Celebrity Parent Carers and their journeys
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In Episode 11 of Let's Take Care, we explore the growing number of celebrities and public figures who are sharing their experiences of raising disabled children and young people.
From social media posts to TV interviews and documentaries, these voices are helping to bring SEND family life into the mainstream, raising awareness, challenging stereotypes and helping other parents feel less alone.
We discuss the impact of this increased visibility, the opportunities it creates for advocacy and change, and whether there is still more to be done to ensure disabled children, young adults and their families are truly represented.
We also reflect on the much-loved poem Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley, recently shared by Jesy Nelson, and ask why it continues to resonate so deeply with parents nearly four decades after it was written.
Join us for an honest, thoughtful and uplifting conversation about visibility, advocacy, acceptance and the power of sharing our stories.
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Email us at: letstakecare@bftf.org.uk
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