lois-barnett December 14, 2025 10 min read

The carers who never get a break

Across the UK, 5 million unpaid carers provide essential round-the-clock support for loved ones. The Howfen Journal's Lois Barnett meets one of them for Carers Rights Day.

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Colette cares for her uncle full time, juggling calls, appointments, and daily care

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lois-barnett September 3, 2026

“Is this what it’s come to?”: A carer’s message to Andy Burnham on corridor care

Karen says she had to leave her 82-year-old mum in an A&E corridor despite being the person who helps her communicate. Now she wants the Prime Minister to hear her experience. Today, we publish this harrowing photo of Karen's mum to highlight the plight that of our loved ones many face.

Karen’s 82-year-old mum receiving care in an A&E corridor, an experience Karen documented in her video diary.

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