Day 6 of #RealCarersWeek
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It's #RealCarersWeek Day 5 and today we hear from a Young Career

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Ok, day 7 of #RealCarersWeek and I hope you'll forgive me a personal one. My daughter's epilepsy (caused by 2 rare genetic conditions) is presently out of control. As much as I know SUDEP is rare, it leaks into my head in the early hours when cradling my gorgeous girl
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#RealCarersWeek Day 7

#RealCarersWeek starts off with my boys having a dance with my dog. You’d never think we’d been up since 6 with someone shouting for his Dad!

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Today I am for day procedure.
I should be spending more time in recovery than expected, but I have to get back to caring for my son asap!
Care plan tweaked to allow this to happen, as safely as possible.
My procedure is vital for my health. 🙏

#CarersWeek #RealCarersWeek Some meds that we give daily. Some are controlled drugs. Titrated. The injections are for a portacath. District & hospital nurses don't have this training. #UnpaidCarers are highly skilled #IAmNotEconomicallyInactive . I save the govt 100's of 1000's.

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There are many charities who help carers/ families of children with life limiting illnesses & ⁦Little Blue Heroes Foundation⁩ are one such charity. Here is a photo of Shane, Jack’s Garda buddy who recently dropped in to say hi & our lovely nurses came in for a photo too!

Nancy speaking up about the individual costs of caring- while saving the govt billions #RealCarersWeek
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It’s #CarersWeek in the UK; next week here in Ireland. aka: #RealCarersWeek

I want to highlight what happens when the long-term caring role ends after many years. The carer is left with no career, income, savings or pension; now aged, physically & emotionally broken. Then what?

I’m a carer. This is our local park. I’m not angered by it. It makes me laugh. It was put there by well meaning people, but 2 years on, it’s underfunded, unsupported and only the strongest few flowers thrive. The rest of us are lost in the long grass. #RealCarersWeek

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Last day. Just want to say how helpful it is when people with disabilities are considered. Easy access, beach wheelchair along with a changingplaces.ie makes life so much easier & more enjoyable. ⁦Access For All Ireland⁩ ⁦A day in my wheels⁩ ⁦ #inclusion

My bio says it all really!
I work unpaid round the clock.
This is my job.
I do not volunteer.
I love my son, and my commitment to him is until death.
This does not mean I wouldn't welcome a little respite now and again.
My tired, is tired 🙇🏼‍♀️
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#ImOne

🔎Hidden @ Home🏠
Low Income Unpaid #Carers 👛

#CrushedbyCOL
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#TheOnesWhoCare unseen,
behind closed doors.
It doesn't have to be this way.
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👛'It destroyed us.' 👛

The words of a parent #carer
on the excessive travel costs
of visiting her very unwell child,
for 180 days,
at a regional specialist centre in Belfast.

▶️'We only eat off bargain shelves.'
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It doesn't have to be this be like this.
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I spoke at a House of Commons debate on the challenges facing unpaid carers for #CarersWeek .

The debate was an opportunity to offer carers more than just recognition. But the Government is choosing apathy over action. Carers are fed up with warm words.

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I'm not sure if many young carers in Scotland will be aware of this. But if you have a Young Carer Package linked to your Young Scot card then log into your account and you should be able to claim your £50 Tesco voucher - Every little helps😅
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So tired of repeating myself over and over again to prevent actual harm to my loved one. It's easy enough to care for him if you listen and follow the rules.

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After a day of caring alone, discovered at 8:40pm that son needed a shower & his sling and wheelchair cushions washed. Much hoisting and physical effort needed.

I rarely mention this side of life but too many think carers just drink tea & assist with shopping. #RealCarersWeek