Hello. I’m a mum of five sons, two stepsons, I am a full time carer to my youngest son who has spina bifida,special and complicated needs, scoliosis of the spine, double incontinence, I also care for my stepson who has PTSD and COPD and my much older second ex husband who has paranoid schizophrenia. He is not allowed to live with us but I make sure his needs are met ie. shopping etc.
We are registered with gov.uk and have been in lockdown since 22/2/2020.
I suffer with osteoporosis, depression, panic and anxiety and thryroid disease.
We live in a specially adapted property built for my sons needs.
Blimey Heather, you have a lot on your plate!!
Welcome to the forum.
Melly1
Hi Heather,
Welcome to the forum - sounds like you’ve got a wealth of caring experience to share here.
Do have a look round our help and advice pages and make sure you’re getting all the support you can. Our Facebook group is a good community too: Carers UK
If you would like to talk to somebody about the support available to you I would recommend calling our helpline which is open Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm on 0808 808 7777 or if you would prefer you can email advice@carersuk.org at any time.
Best wishes
Meg
Hi Heather,
In theory your family should be getting masses of care…has it been left to you during lockdown??