Since 2013, I have contributed an unpaid carer perspective to our Board. I currently care for my disabled adult son, but over the years have also had experience of a number of other carer roles, including supporting family and friends living with conditions such as dementia, visual impairment, addiction and mental illness. I am now retired, but previously worked in the university, health and social care, and third sectors in various capacities, including research and evaluation, fundraising, frontline and management roles.