Families, carers and children
For the people beside us
Artificial nutrition does not only change one life. It changes a whole family. These pages are for carers, partners, parents, children and friends.
Carers and families
Recognition, support and looking after yourself.
For carers and loved ones
You are part of this battle too. Recognition, and ways to look after yourself.
Read Not checked by Daz yetRaising heroes: families with a child on artificial nutrition
From the first frightening weeks to the teenage years and beyond.
Read Not checked by Daz yetCelebrating carers at Christmas
The extra work carers do to make the festive season special, and how to support them.
Read Not checked by Daz yetIf you are struggling right now
You do not have to wait until it gets worse. Please talk to someone today.
- SamaritansCall 116 123, free, any time
- ShoutText SHOUT to 85258
- NHS 111Call 111 and choose the mental health option
- Your nutrition teamFor anything about your feed, tube or line
- EmergencyCall 999