How a father-son relationship evolves over time, especially when caring responsibilities begin to emerge

The straightforward ways our communities need to change and ideas from carers which might help a little

We shared a BBC survey with our community and over 600 of us responded. Those responses went on to help shape the themes running through Caring Matters Week.

Accepting the ‘carer’ label is about so much more than the language we use. It’s about unlocking support, rights, and opportunities that can make life just a little easier.

We explore why asking for help is so difficult when caring, the emotional barriers we face, and practical steps to make it easier. Whether we care for our parent, partner, friend, or child, discover simple ways to ask for help without guilt and why it’s essential for our wellbeing.