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Sarah’s life changed when she became a carer
Support at hand in times of need
Published by: Rob Bellis
LIFE for Sarah Williams and her family has changed immeasurably in recent years.
In 2001, Sarah’s dad, Keith started to become “very forgetful” and Sarah and mum Barbara suspected that it was something more serious than the onset of old age.
Five years later and the problem was finally diagnosed: Keith, who was in his early 60s by that point, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
Balloons are released in memory of lost children
Bereaved families in Norwich remember lost children
Emma Knights Sunday, August 21, 2011
6:46 PM
Lost little ones were remembered by their bereaved parents and family members as angel-shaped balloons were released into the sky today.
The emotional moment was part of an open remembrance day at St Catherine’s Church, in Mile Cross, which was organised by Treasured Dreams, a support group for people who have lost children.
Teen carer launches petition for more help
AN 18-year-old carer who struggled through her A-levels has launched a campaign for more support for other teenagers facing the same problem.
By Ewan Foskett Sunday, August 21, 2011
4.14 PM
A day in Kirstie’s life
Most mornings I wake up around 7am, then I go downstairs and clean up the living and the kitchen from the day before.
By this time it’s about 8am and time to make my mum’s breakfast.
After I have taken that up to her I do the washing up.
There are always things that need to be done in between making the breakfast and preparing lunch.
