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When Shelagh Murray’s parents suffered falls, she became one of the UK’s four million carents. Here, she shares how stepping away from work to care for them changed her life—and how she found a way forward.
When Michael Challis-Brown lost his dad, he also faced an avalanche of decisions about his mum’s care. Here, he shares the emotional impact of becoming a carent overnight—and how more support is needed for adults suddenly thrust into this role.
Founder of Carents, Dr Jackie Gray, joined BBC Radio Stoke to share practical guidance for families facing the decision of choosing a care home.
Did you find this information helpful? Let us know what you think or pass on some advice to other carents by emailing us at hello@thecarentsroom.com
Published: 10 / 07 / 2024, Last updated: 13/02/2025