3 episodes
In Search of the Invisible Army Havas Lynx
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- Health & Fitness
‘In Search of the Invisible Army’ is a three-part podcast series, which takes a closer look at the lives of family carers and the huge role they play in supporting healthcare systems and wider society. Havas Lynx and Paul Eccles bring you interviews with carers from around the world alongside leading experts from the healthcare industry and major carer charities. Contributors to the series include Dr Sarah Jarvis (Patient.co.uk), Dr Mahiben Maruthappu (Cera and NHS England), Emily Holzhausen OBE (Carers UK), Anil Patil (Carers Worldwide), Elizabeth Egan (AstraZeneca Global) and Floris Tenholter (www.platform.ms, The Netherlands).
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Finding Friends
In this episode, Leanne, tells us about how caring has changed her relationship with her mum (who she looks after) and cut her off from the people around her. We’ll also here about the importance of support from healthcare professionals and carer support networks. Other contributors include: Kate Swaffer (Dementia Alliance International), Nicci Gerrard (John’s Campaign), and Anil Patil (Carers Worldwide).
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Finding Guidance
In this episode Shazia, a carer from Manchester, talks us through the recognition and support that carers receive. Other contributors include: Dr Sarah Jarvis (Patient.co.uk), Emily Holzhausen OBE (Carers UK), and Elizabeth Egan (AstraZeneca Global).
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Finding Me
In the final episode of the series, Martha, from central Kenya, tells us how caring took its toll on all aspects of her health and wellbeing, but has inspired her to want to help others. Other contributors include: Dr Mahiben Maruthappu (Cera and NHS England), Anthony Whittington (Fixing Dad), and Beth Britton (Author, Blogger and Consultant).