National Disability & Carers Card Scheme Podcast

Cici became a carer for her dad in her teens, and is now working to support other young carers. In this episode, we discuss...- Cici’s journey to becoming a young carer after her dad’s rare dementia diagnosis- The hidden challenges of identity, guilt, and growing up while caring at home- Why recognising yourself as a carer can change everything - including access to support- The lasting impact of caregiving on boundaries, relationships, and mental health- How to support other young carers. Learn more about Cici’s work: www.seeingdementiadifferently.com Apply for the National Disability Card: disabilityid.co.uk Apply for the National Carers Card: nationalcarerscard.org.uk

Holly Fleet, who you might know as @stomababe, is an online creator who has built a following around sharing her experiences of living with ulcerative colitis. In this episode we discuss… - Why a stoma bag isn’t the worst case scenario - What most people don’t understand about hidden disability - Finding community when you have disabilities - How to let your employer know you're disabled - How Holly uses her National Disability Card 💙 Apply for the National Disability Card: disabilityid.co.uk ❤️ Apply for the National Carers Card: nationalcarerscard.org.uk 💖 Follow Holly on YouTube, Instagram & Tiktok: @stomababe

Jason Busby was a private carer for 17 years before joining the National Disability and Carers Card Scheme. In this episode Jason discusses… - The one thing Jason wishes he had known about at the start of his caregiving journey - Calling the fire brigade to help a client and his mobility scooter out of a ditch! - The little-known rewards of being a carer - Boundaries and saying ‘no’ as a caregiver - Self-care and getting support as a carer 💙 Apply for the National Disability Card: disabilityid.co.uk ❤️ Apply for the National Carers Card: nationalcarerscard.org.uk

Dominic gives his honest perspective on caregiving... - The challenges of getting through an airport as a disabled person - Living with ADHD and chronic pain - How the National Disability Card helps him while travelling 💙 Apply for the National Disability Card: disabilityid.co.uk ❤️ Apply for the National Carers Card: nationalcarerscard.org.uk