Heather's story: serenity at the safari park
Heather is a single mum of three children. Her youngest child has a physical disability, and Heather is their full-time carer. Spending so much time caring for her youngest often means her other two children have to get on with things themselves.
"I do feel guilty at times that I can’t give the older two as much of my time as I’d like, but that’s just how our life works right now"
Through her local carers' support organisation, Heather learned about the Time to Live fund, and was supported to apply through her local delivery partner. She received a voucher for a day at the safari park, along with refreshments covered by a microgrant. Everything was arranged for her, which was such a relief.
"I haven’t used it yet, I’m waiting for the Easter school holidays. I’ve arranged for my mum to look after my youngest so I can take my older two out for the day. For once, we won’t be 'carers'; we’ll just be us."
Find out more about Time to Live here.
Heather said
We’re all really looking forward to it, and it might only be a few hours out - not a big holiday - but for our family, this break means everything. A chance to relax, have fun together, and come back refreshed."