Cici became a carer for her dad in her teens, and is now working to support other young carers. In this episode, we discuss...

- Cici’s journey to becoming a young carer after her dad’s rare dementia diagnosis

- The hidden challenges of identity, guilt, and growing up while caring at home

- Why recognising yourself as a carer can change everything - including access to support

- The lasting impact of caregiving on boundaries, relationships, and mental health

- How to support other young carers.

Learn more about Cici’s work: www.seeingdementiadifferently.com

Apply for the National Disability Card: disabilityid.co.uk

Apply for the National Carers Card: nationalcarerscard.org.uk

Holly Fleet, who you might know as @stomababe, is an online creator who has built a following around sharing her experiences of living with ulcerative colitis. In this episode we discuss…

- Why a stoma bag isn’t the worst case scenario

- What most people don’t understand about hidden disability

- Finding community when you have disabilities

- How to let your employer know you're disabled

- How Holly uses her National Disability Card

💙 Apply for the National Disability Card: disabilityid.co.uk ❤️

Apply for the National Carers Card: nationalcarerscard.org.uk

💖 Follow Holly on YouTube, Instagram & Tiktok: @stomababe

Jason Busby was a private carer for 17 years before joining the National Disability and Carers Card Scheme. In this episode Jason discusses…

- The one thing Jason wishes he had known about at the start of his caregiving journey

- Calling the fire brigade to help a client and his mobility scooter out of a ditch! - The little-known rewards of being a carer

- Boundaries and saying ‘no’ as a caregiver

- Self-care and getting support as a carer

💙 Apply for the National Disability Card: disabilityid.co.uk

❤️ Apply for the National Carers Card: nationalcarerscard.org.uk