09/05/2008Coping with her daughter’s severe autism brought Angie Green to breaking point, but she fought back to ensure her daughter has the best possible life. Dan Parton reports.
06/05/2008Martha Wiseman was at breaking point, juggling her life as a carer while holding down a full time job. But she came through it and has found a way to manage both roles. Dan Parton reports.
21/04/2008When Diana Pettifer’s dad fell ill, she decided to move him to residential care. But as she found out, the task was not an easy one. Dan Parton reports.
17/04/2008Daytime TV and bingo are the cornerstones of care home activities, but people are starting to switch off and do something different. Robert Mair reports.
11/04/2008Caring for someone is a tough call. So how do people cope when faced with such an unfamiliar and taxing role? Dan Parton reports.
07/04/2008Direct payments are a vital part of the government’s strategy to help people plan for their own care, but opinions about the system are mixed. Dan Parton reports.
20/03/2008Most Britons shudder at the thought of moving to a care home. But they shouldn’t. Andrew Chilvers reports.
18/03/2008When most people are diagnosed with dementia, their reactions are often shock, helplessness and depression. But some people claim it can be give you a new lease of life. Dan Parton spoke to the Scottish Dementia Working Group about turning a negative condition into a positive force for good.