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Carer stories

Hear from carers we’ve supported about their experiences in a caring role and how VOCAL has helped.

  • Stan’s story: 50 years of marriage and over 20 years of caring

    Stan’s story: 50 years of marriage and over 20 years of caring

    Stan has shared his experience as a full-time carer for his wife, Anne, who battled Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) for over two decades before passing away in January 2024.

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  • Kirsty’s story: 30 years of caring

    Kirsty’s story: 30 years of caring

    Kirsty has been caring for over 30 years, for her two daughters, and mum and dad. Her journey eventually led her to a volunteering role here at VOCAL.

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  • Amy’s story: creating an outdoor sanctuary for her son 

    Amy’s story: creating an outdoor sanctuary for her son 

    Amy cares for her teenage son with complex needs. She loves gardening and received support from VOCAL to help create a beautiful, accessible garden for her and her son.

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  • Lindsay’s trips to the theatre with Wee Breaks 

    Lindsay’s trips to the theatre with Wee Breaks 

    Lindsay cared for her mum. She registered with VOCAL and accessed our Wee Breaks service which helped relieve a lot of stress.

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  • Amanda: Recognising my own needs as a carer 

    Amanda: Recognising my own needs as a carer 

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  • Anne’s story: caring for a loved one with dementia

    Anne’s story: caring for a loved one with dementia

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  • Gus: Caring for someone with an addiction 

    Gus: Caring for someone with an addiction 

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  • Cath: How support helped me become more confident as a carer 

    Cath: How support helped me become more confident as a carer 

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  • Ramona: Juggling caring, work, and having a young family 

    Ramona: Juggling caring, work, and having a young family 

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  • Monica: Life as a parent carer 

    Monica: Life as a parent carer 

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  • Roan: Life as a working carer 

    Roan: Life as a working carer 

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  • Nicky: Supporting other carers as a peer mentor 

    Nicky: Supporting other carers as a peer mentor 

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