Episode 3 - Life as a Carer

Welcome to Episode 3. Today, co-host Sara Challice explains what it's like when you're told that a loved one has a brain tumour and how her husband's diagnosis changed her life forever as she took on the role of his carer throughout his illness.  Sara opens up about the reality of caring, the toll it takes on individuals and the things she found helpful.If you or a loved one have been affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, our Support Team is here to listen, provide information and signpost you to other services. Their contact details are below. We also have dedicated private peer support Facebook Groups for Carers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/470978559740874 or if you are aged 16 to 30 you can join our Young Adult Carers Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebraintumourcharityyoungadultcarerssupportgroupYou can find more information about support for carers on our website https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/living-with-a-brain-tumour/relationships/Sarah Challice has a website here www.whocares4carers.com and details about her book are here: https://bit.ly/whocaresbookIf you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004, by using the web chat on our website or by emailing [email protected] you have any questions about this episode of the podcast, email [email protected]