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Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults

Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults

By: Jane Holmes and Melissa Paulden
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Melissa and Jane have been caring for their daughters for over 20 years, helping them to lead hugely successful lives. But they've made some mistakes along the way, and learnt a lot. Or, learnt the hard way.

They've been tired, burnt out, broke, ignored, isolated - yet still expected to keep going.


Let's Take Care is their way of helping other carers of disabled children feel less alone - and more equipped to cope with the realities of care that no one talks about.


In each episode they'll talk about the emotional and mental weight of lifelong care - what it's like to fight the system constantly and how to survive practically, emotionally, physically.

They'll be sharing what they wish they knew 20 years ago ... and hoping to make you laugh as well.

© 2026 Let's Take Care - Support for Carers of Disabled Children and Young Adults Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Episode 7: The power of laughter when you're a carer

    Episode 7: The power of laughter when you're a carer
    Feb 1 2026

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    The runaway wheelchair and the havoc of the hoist!

    Jane and Melissa look on the bright side in this episode of Let's Take Care, as they remind us laughter really is the best medicine, especially if you're the carer of a young adult or child with disabilities.

    The pressure of being a full-time carer is immense and the two mums discuss how looking back on disasters with a smile has helped them face many challenges.

    Mel reveals how she put a ghastly social worker in his place and Jane tells us about a toy of Kitty's that went rogue.

    This episode is sure to put a smile on your face, whether you're a parent carer or not - and there's help for people who don't know how to act around people with disabilities.


    #ParentingADisabledChild #DisabilityParenting #SpecialNeedsParenting #CarerSupport #ParentCarers #CarerLife #TiredParentsClub #CaregiverSupport #ParentingJourney #InvisibleLoad #newyeartips #selfcaretips


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    44 mins
  • Episode 6: Health tips for carers

    Episode 6: Health tips for carers
    Jan 1 2026

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    Being a carer can take a mental and physical toll.

    In this New Year episode Jane and Melissa talk about how over the years, they sacrificed their health as they prioritised their children - and why they wished they hadn't.

    Melissa opens up about her cancer, and Jane talks about her heart condition.

    The two mums share their tips on staying healthy, and they discuss how looking after themselves has made them better parents and partners.

    From sound baths to country walks, this episode is full of practical tips plus, as always, plenty of laughs.


    #ParentingADisabledChild #DisabilityParenting #SpecialNeedsParenting #CarerSupport #ParentCarers #CarerLife #TiredParentsClub #CaregiverSupport #ParentingJourney #InvisibleLoad #newyeartips #selfcaretips




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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 5: Sir Ed Davey shares his story about caring for his disabled son

    Episode 5: Sir Ed Davey shares his story about caring for his disabled son
    Dec 1 2025

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    Being Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party hasn't stopped Sir Ed Davey from taking care of his disabled son.

    In this frank, compassionate and at times, witty discussion Sir Ed talks fondly about his family and the challenges of being a parent carer.

    Caring for a loved one has been a way of life for Sir Ed who first took on caring responsibilities as a child.

    Join Jane and Melissa in this intimate, no holds barred chat.


    #EdDavey #LiberalDemocrats #ParentCarer #CaringForCarers #CarersVoices #DisabilityParenting #FamilyFirst #PoliticalLife #CarerLife #CaregiversJourney #DisabilityAwareness #InConversation #PodcastInterview #RealStories #HumanSideOfPolitics #CompassionInAction #CaringResponsibilities #letstakecare #HonestChat #LeadershipAndLife
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    47 mins
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