National Disability & Carers Card Scheme Podcast

Director Edward Herbert shares the personal story that inspired the creation of the scheme. From supporting his sister Millie, who has cystic fibrosis, to building a national initiative helping hundreds of thousands of people, Edward talks about the everyday challenges carers and disabled people face, and how something as simple as a card can make a real difference. We discuss... - How the experie...

Today we’re interviewing Eddie and Suzie, who are raising awareness of PAF (Pure Autonomic Failure), a rare condition that only around 180 people in the UK live with. In this episode we discuss… - What it’s like to live with a rare condition - Setting up their own support group and the importance of a supportive network - Going from caregiving to being cared for - Travel insurance when you have a...

Cici became a carer for her dad in her teens, and is now working to support other young carers. In this episode, we discuss... - Cici’s journey to becoming a young carer after her dad’s rare dementia diagnosis - The hidden challenges of identity, guilt, and growing up while caring at home - Why recognising yourself as a carer can change everything - including access to support - The lasting impact...

Jason Busby was a private carer for 17 years before joining the National Disability and Carers Card Scheme. In this episode Jason discusses… - The one thing Jason wishes he had known about at the start of his caregiving journey - Calling the fire brigade to help a client and his mobility scooter out of a ditch! - The little-known rewards of being a carer - Boundaries and saying ‘no’ as a caregiver...

Holly Fleet, who you might know as @stomababe, is an online creator who has built a following around sharing her experiences of living with ulcerative colitis. In this episode we discuss… - Why a stoma bag isn’t the worst case scenario - What most people don’t understand about hidden disability - Finding community when you have disabilities - How to let your employer know you're disabled - How Hol...

Dominic gives his honest perspective on caregiving... - The challenges of getting through an airport as a disabled person - Living with ADHD and chronic pain - How the National Disability Card helps him while travelling 💙 Apply for the National Disability Card: disabilityid.co.uk ❤️ Apply for the National Carers Card: nationalcarerscard.org.uk