Carers week in Chester

Research shows almost three quarters of carers in the North West say they don't have a life outside of their caring role.

The results show that huge numbers of carers are left isolated and lonely, missing out on opportunities that the rest of the population takes for granted. 77% have been forced to give up leisure activities or from going out socially since becoming a carer. 

Anwyn Blinstern is a carer in Chester she looks after her son Peter who has cerebral palsy. She has been looking after her son from the last 35 years. She says life is hard but there is help out there:

'It's very time consuming. We get a lot of help and support from Social Services. Well the Mulberry Centre is a life saver without them life would be very difficult. Life is a roller coaster, you get a lot of happiness and an awful lot of love and a lot of worry too. Each little achievement is a big milestone  and they will surprise you. Our son surprises us everyday.'

Carers week events in Cheshire:

                    
MONDAY:   

Meet at Lock Café  10.00am - 1.00pm for  3 mile walk: Canal side Walk     Beeston   

           
TUESDAY:

Winsford Drop In    St Luke's Hospice 10.30am - 12.30pm  Cake Icing

Neston Drop In United Reformed Church 10.30am -12.30pm    legal advice for carers

Caring with Confidence Launch    Cheshire Carers Centre, Crewe    11.00am - 2.00pm

WEDNESDAY:

Carers Information     Old La Senza Shop, 10.00am - 3.00pm
        

THURSDAY:

Carers Talk Neuro Muscular Centre11.00am - 2.00pm    
                                        

FRIDAY:

Parent Carers-    Cheshire Carers Centre,    10.00am - 1.00pm