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Do you 'Share the Care'?
Do you have a neighbour or friend who is a full-time carer, asks Emma Soames
To coincide with Carers' Week at the beginning of June, Saga is launching a campaign called Share the Care.
We hope to encourage neighbours and friends to offer support to local carers - cooking them a meal, helping with shopping or offering to 'babysit' so the carer can get out. We know that these sort of things can make all the difference to the quality of life of people who are giving up so much of their lives to look after a disabled child or a poorly partner - in some cases both.
I am sure that there are lots of you who help out in this way on a regular basis. We'd like to know what sort of help is most appreciated in your experience.
We are also looking for some 'Zoners' who may be happy for their experiences to be used as part of the launch of this campaign in the next few weeks. Post your stories here and please indicate whether you would be prepared to allow us to use you or your story in the media.
Please help us to get Share the Care started. Click here to add your comments.
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