Carers Voices

Welcome to Carers Voices, a heartfelt and inspiring podcast dedicated to unpaid carers. Join us as we dive deep into the stories, experiences, and challenges faced by unpaid carers who selflessly devote their time and energy to caring for their loved ones.

In each episode, we bring together a diverse range of unpaid carers from various backgrounds, sharing their personal journeys and providing invaluable insights into the often overlooked world of caregiving. Through candid conversations, these unsung heroes generously open up about the triumphs, struggles, sacrifices, and joys that come with being an unpaid carer.

Hosted by compassionate and knowledgeable experts in caregiving, Carers Voices serves as a supportive platform where unpaid carers can find solace, understanding, and practical advice. We believe that by sharing their stories, our guests can inspire and uplift others who may be navigating similar journeys.

Whether you're a family member caring for an aging parent, a friend supporting a loved one with a chronic illness, or a dedicated individual caring for someone with a disability, this podcast aims to foster a sense of community and provide the resources and encouragement needed to navigate the challenges of unpaid caregiving.

Tune in to Carers Voices to hear firsthand accounts of love, resilience, and compassion. Our guests will share the strategies they've developed to manage self-care, the resources they've discovered, and the emotional support networks they've cultivated. Together, we'll explore topics such as burnout prevention, accessing support services, legal considerations, financial planning, and maintaining a balanced life amidst caregiving responsibilities.

Carers Voices is a podcast that celebrates the courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication of unpaid carers. Join us as we forge a path of compassion, support, and empowerment for those undertaking this profound and often underappreciated role. Together, let's build a community where unpaid carers feel seen, heard, and understood on their journey of caring for others.

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Carers Voices

Welcome to Carers Voices

June 06, 2023 • Care Training & Consutlancy CIC

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Lewis 0:07
Hi everyone, my name is Lewis

Cheryl 0:09
Hi I'm Cheryl.

Lewis 0:10
We work at Care Training & Consultancy, and this is our series of podcasts called carers voices.

Cheryl 0:16
We've created the podcast series. From working with carers on a daily basis. We often find that carers are telling us their stories. And we often think that they can't be alone in the stories that they're sharing. So we wanted to create a series of podcasts where people can tell their stories, while being able to inform other carers who could be in the same situation as they are.

Lewis 0:37
So the aim of this podcast is to get an unpaid carer, a different unpaid carer in on each episode, for them to share their story about their current situation, and share some tips and some stories which might help another person who is going through a similar sort of situation as them in their journey of being an unpaid carer.

In the 2011 census, there were just under 15,000 unpaid carers in Dumfries and Galloway alone, that figure is expected to have been doubled. Now, that is so many untold stories that we'd love to share on our podcast,

Cheryl 1:14
And so many more top tips that can be shared.

Lewis 1:17
If you're listening to this podcast at home, or wherever it may be, and if you have any suggestions or recommendations that you'd like us to implement. Please get in touch and we'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast.

Cheryl 1:31
We hope you enjoy listening to the Carer Voices Podcast.