WHEN Liz Kavanagh visited her grandmother in sheltered accommodation in Southampton, she couldn’t believe her eyes.
Because Liz, who has volunteered for Winchester & District Young Carers for many years, realised that her grandmother Joan’s carer was none other than Sarah Vane, a former young carer Liz had supported ten years previously.
Not only was Sarah now looking after Joan regularly, but she had also just passed a course to train other carers too.
Liz said: “I first met Sarah when I was helping at the Young Carers youth club and over the years saw her flourish from a little girl into a lovely young lady. Her experience as a carer in her own family makes her the perfect person to be caring for my grandma.”
Winchester & District Young Carers Project manager Ben Hogbin said: “We support over 150 young people in a variety of ways who have caring responsibilities at home and encourage them to achieve their dreams and have confidence in their abilities. We are so proud of Sarah.”
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