Tali is a compassionate young carer. Her younger brother Rico is autistic and has ADHD, as well as having craniosynostosis, and dyspraxia. Tali is always there for her brother and parents.

Jed is the primary carer for his Mum Hindy who relies on him for day-to-day life. She has multiple disabilities including Guillian Barre Syndrome, mobility issues and seizures. Jed is her first port of call and her lifeline.

Mia helps her parents care for her two older brothers who have duchennes, a life-limiting condition, and ADHD. Whether it is emptying her brother’s bottles, cleaning, or anything her parents or brothers need, she never complains.

Brodie and her twin brothers, Lochlan and Carter, help to care for their sister Quinn who has mental impairment, mobility issues and struggles with most tasks. The twins and their sister help out with everything from housework and cleaning, to cooking. They provide crucial support for their parents.

Micaela helps her family with caring for her brother who is disabled and non-verbal. She is an amazing help in so many ways at home. When her brother is struggling she knows exactly how to help him feel better, speaking slowly and calmly. She helps with chores and generally anything needed to help care for her brother.

Leah and her sister Izzy are young carers for Mum Sally, who can have up to four seizures a day. Leah helps with everything her Mum needs, washing, cleaning and offering essential emotional support. Leah gives the care her Mum needs.

Holly was four years old when her brother was diagnosed with Leukaemia, she does what she can to support him and her parents. Holly has been on numerous Respite Breaks with us, and joined many Memory-Making Days.

Lucy is a young carer from South-East Wales. She helps her family care for her younger brother and has joined Honeypot on multiple Respite Breaks in Pen-y-Bryn.

Katie supports a parent who has a number of serious health issues. She first came to Honeypot on a SEAL Learning Break and later came back for a Respite Break. Her confidence grew over the course of those interactions with Honeypot.

Alumni Stories

Honeypot supports children aged 5-12. At 13 years old the children graduate from our services. Below we share stories from some of our Honeypot alumni who are now adults. They talk about their experiences as young carers and how Honeypot helped them during this time.

Kirstie has a sister four years older than her with cerebral palsy, autism and epilepsy. She helped her Mum to care for her sister growing up. She now works to help others, supporting the homeless with housing employment. Kirstie talks about her experiences and about how Honeypot helped her.

Bethannie was referred to Honeypot through her local young carers group when she was nine years old. She grew up with her mum and sister, who struggled with various health conditions as a child. Bethannie talks about her experiences as a young carer and about how Honeypot helped her.

Jaiden is a Honeypot alumni. He and his brother Edward both looked after their Mum Sheila who has Lupus and other health issues. Jaiden talks about his experiences as a young carer and about how Honeypot helped him.

Megan was referred to Honeypot when she was nine. She and her sister Adele who was seven, provided care and support for their Dad who suffered with mental health issues. Megan is a teacher now and she talks about her experiences as a young carer and how Honeypot helped her.

If you are a former Honeypot young carer and you are interested in sharing your story or joining our Alumni Council please visit our Alumni Council page or contact info@honeypot.org.uk.