Neil Joesbury: Talking Caring, co-Caring and the importance of LGBTQ+ Representation

Neil has a Catchphrase: "There's light at the end of the tunnell when people start talking"This encapsulates what he is all about - he's passionate about his Caring role, and wants to help as many people access support as possible.Based in Birmingham, Neil has Caring and Co-Caring experience having supported both his dad and brother.We speak about his inspiring journey as a family carer, his involvement in community support, and the importance of inclusivity when it comes to unpaid Carers. It covers the challenges he faced, the benefits and difficulties of accessing support, the impact of community, and dealing with tough situations.Our chat also delves into the representation of unpaid Carers within the LGBTQ+ community, and Neil tells us why he thinks it so important.TakeawaysCaring and Co-CaringChallenges of CaringAccessing SupportImpact of CommunityDealing with Tough SituationsFamily SupportMaintaining IndependenceWork and CaringImportance of recognition and inclusivity for Carers