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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 36 MIN

Losing my independence was like a bereavement

from Do you care? · host Caroline Cosh

In this episode Caroline meets with Vinnie. Vinnie talks openly and candidly about how the deterioration in her health felt like a bereavement to her. Vinnie's health deteriorated shortly after losing her wife therefore this was a second challenge Vinnie had to overcome in a relatively short period of time. Vinnie shares really positively how having some care and support on a regular basis has now helped her regain her independence meaning she can get out again and enjoy living her life; health permitting. In this episode Vinnie and Caroline discuss attending Manchester pride in the summer of 2025 and just what this meant to them both. Contact Caroline on [email protected] for a friendly chat. This is Clifton Homecare's website for further information; https://cliftonhcl.co.uk

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In this episode Caroline meets with Vinnie. Vinnie talks openly and candidly about how the deterioration in her health felt like a bereavement to her. Vinnie's health deteriorated shortly after losing her wife therefore this was a second challenge Vinnie had to overcome in a relatively short period of time. Vinnie shares really positively how having some care and support on a regular basis has now helped her regain her independence meaning she can get out again and enjoy living her life...

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