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Andrew and his wife Hardesh both had successful careers when, in 2002, the birth of their second child Emily changed their lives forever. During birth Emily suffered massive brain trauma and now has cerebral palsy. This means that she cannot breathe or swallow without assistance.In the weeks that followed both Andrew and Hardesh were forced to leave their jobs and become full-time carers for Emily. Furthermore, the couple have two other children to look after. With basic costs of living on the rise and the addition of medical bills, assistance from Elizabeth Finn Care gives Andrew the support he needs to provide for his family.
“Elizabeth Finn Care have always understood our needs and been so efficient.”
After applying to Elizabeth Finn Care, Andrew’s family received a grant to buy a second-hand car, which has given them the freedom and mobility they need for Emily’s care appointments. They also receive an annual Extra Needs Gift – which is especially welcome when there are unexpected repair bills, or when an appliance breaks down.
Andrew says without the greatly-appreciated grants from Elizabeth Finn Care, the family would be mired in debt – and the support is not only reassuring but also reduces stress and pressure on the rest of the family. Hardesh says: “It has meant that, as a family we know that if we get really get stuck there’s a support network there for us.”