Thank you Suzie, Starfish, Judi and Sally for your kind replies. It is (good) to know there are other people out there who understand the carer role. The reality isn't quite like the pictures you see on nursing home website with a smiling caree and carer is it? I think being a carer is one of the ha...

Hi Liz Have just joined Carers UK and the title 'Out of my depth' totally resonated with me. I am in a fairly similar situation to you and so rather than start a new thread, thought I'd write about it here, there are other Sandwiches out there! Sadly my dad passed away several years ago and my lovel...