Carer stories

Rhianna has looked after her mum from a very young age. Although she found some aspects of school tough, she believes being a carer can be a positive thing.

Theo is 10 and helps look after his sister who has bipolar disorder.

Elle is 13 and helps look after her younger brother who has autism.

Kate is a parent carer to her son William (10) who has frontal lobe epilepsy and experiences up to 30 seizures over every 24 hour period.

Josh is 20 and lives in Guildford with his mum and younger brother. He looks after his mum who has had several bouts of cancer including cancer of the bones.

Julie-Anne is 12 and helps care for her older sister who has epilepsy.

Bethany looks after her mum. Although she has found it hard to relax, she believes meeting up with other carers has helped her face the challenges caring can sometimes throw at you.

Austin is 10 and helps look after his mum who has arthritis and his sister who has a disability.

Hasu gave up a highly successful, international business in order to care for his wife and son. He thinks it's really important to ask for support when you need it.