Carers8 hrs agoEx-EastEnder Natalie Cassidy visits veteran centresShe visited them as part of her new BBC documentary series, where she trains as a carer.8 hrs ago2 days ago'The real job is at home' - comedian describes life as an unpaid carerComedian Conor Keys balances life as a performer with full-time caring responsibilities.2 days ago5 days ago'I've given up eating hot meals to pay energy bills to keep my son alive'More than half of parents of disabled children and young people are skipping meals to pay their bills.5 days ago7 days agoNatalie Cassidy on why she wanted to train as a carerNatalie Cassidy is the actor best known for playing Sonia Fowler in the BBC soap, EastEnders. She's now returned to the classroom to study Health and Social Care.7 days ago24 May 2026Spurred on by the painful death of her dad, Natalie Cassidy trains as a carerThe actress's experience caring for her father inspired her to return to education in a new BBC show.24 May 202618 May 2026'It's overwhelming - how do I keep carrying on?'Deb Rist from Devizes says that caring for her severely disabled husband John had taken over her life.18 May 202614 May 2026'She's not just my carer, she's my friend' - how care workers make a differenceLiz is one of tens of thousands of men and women in Northern Ireland who receive a home care package.14 May 20264 May 2026'I'm proud to have been a young carer for my family since I was seven'One in five school pupils have caring responsibilities at home, a North Yorkshire charity says.4 May 202628 Apr 2026'It's a full-time job caring for my family''It's a full-time job caring for my family'28 Apr 2026...
