The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic impacted significantly on the lives of carers of all ages. Our services were needed more than ever as carers were left isolated and at crisis point more than ever before.
The increase in mental ill health, substance misuse and exacerbation of other health conditions related to the lockdown restrictions and limited access to treatment and health services, meant that our support services and respite provision were in huge demand.
Our doors remained open as we sought to adapt our provision, think creatively and ensure that carers had access to basics such as food parcels and household essentials, alongside small grants to help to keep carers connected, active and healthy.
Whilst traditional fundraising events ceased during the pandemic, we pursued other avenues of funding to ensure that our services continued to grow and carers remained at the heart of our covid response.
