Welcome back to my carer activist interview series. We have a short blog from Antonia who I have known for many years when she was campaigning for young carers.

Antonia is active on her own carer website – Sincere Blog

Antonia is a freelance entertainment writer for over a decade, she works in the charity sector and has been an advocate for unpaid carers for 12 years.

Antonia creates digestible blog posts and social media content about local and national news about unpaid carers. She has created a safe space for unpaid carers via email to talk about the ups and downs of caring, signposting or general life updates.

What are the challenges of your role?

Not being able to help her loved one in certain situations, for example; when they are in pain or trying to balance it all and still have time for herself.

What future projects are you working on aimed at carers?

She is hoping to get back into blogging again and hosting fundraising events for unpaid carers.

What advice would you want to offer carers?

They don’t have to do this alone, whether it’s from a family member, friend, carer support professional or through Antonia’s email which is sincereblog@hotmail.com – definitely reach out and receive any assistance that is appropriate for you and your loved one.