Reasons to Care Episode 5: Heartwarming, Lifelong Connections with Pam Wills
Shownotes - Episode Five
Heartwarming, lifelong connections with Pam Wills - Episode 5
Being both sides of the caregiving coin is an experience that gives you unending gratitude for the work that carers do - such is the case for the remarkable Pam Wills.
She worked for Diverse Abilities from 1997, and her son Graeme has had some wonderful experiences under our care, so it’s a joy to share Pam & Graeme’s story in this emotional and uplifting episode of Reasons to Care!
This episode covers:
Pam’s discovery of the caregiving profession and how rewarding it’s been to her and those she’s worked with
The impact of dedicated workers on whole families
Emma Wray’s ‘angelic’ nature and how it gave such joy to Graeme and his family
Why the myth of caregiving being a lonely profession is so far from the truth
Our highlights from this episode…
“You never think anyone can look after your child like a mum or dad, but sometimes they don’t want mum or dad, and for times like that a carer is amazing.” - 4:40 - Pam Wills
“I always wanted Graeme to be able to live a normal life. I was fortunate that I was in the job that I was in, because if I hadn't known about supported living, I wouldn't have thought that it was an option for him.” - 7:30 - Pam Wills
“Over the years, you trust someone implicitly with your child. Words can’t describe how important it is to have someone with those qualities.” - 17:40 - Pam Wills
“Even if you work with one child who’s non-verbal, caregiving never feels lonely.” - 22:30 - Pam Wills
Links & references
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/