Monday 23rd October was Parent Carer Awareness Day. This is a day created by us at Brave to raise awareness, educate others and make Parent Carers feel seen.
We recognise that many Parent Carers forget to care for themselves. They work so hard to keep their child well that their own needs always come second. However, over time, this can have a negative impact on the mental health of the caregivers and whole family unit.
We strongly believe that self care is essential for Parent Carers mental health and well-being and that it is vital that they look after themselves so they can be the best for their children.
We asked Parent Carers to share in their own words ‘What is being a Parent Carer to you?’. Take a look below at the small selection of photographs and words sent in.
