There are around two million people who care for a sick or disabled relative in Britain. With this figure set to rise, Julia McWatt spoke to one couple about the challenges they have faced
FOR CARERS and those they support, it can be a constant battle just to get through everyday life.
Carers are to be given free Indian head massage tuition so that they can help those they look after to relax.
The holistic therapy, which can help with headaches and mobility, will be taught to those who care for elderly or disabled people in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The day course, organised by the council, is open to anyone who cares for a friend, neighbour or relative in the county.
The Big Lottery Fund last week launched its £12m Bright New Futures programme to work with young disabled people and families in Wales. Partially-sighted 17-year-old Alys Wall, who helped launch that programme, writes frankly about her life and her hopes and fears for the future
WHEN you first meet me or pass me in the street, you wouldn’t think there’s anything different about me to the next girl that you meet.
I appear to be the same as everyone else – there’s nothing to hint that I have a disability which has changed both mine and my family’s life to the extreme.
