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Something from Ron Keeling

26th May 2015

 Talbot House is:

 

Unique, Inspirational, Caring.

 

Those who know me, know I do not panic - and I certainly do not rush!

 

But, when a certain thing happened to me, which I never dreamed of happening - becoming a Mum at 60 - I had a massive black cloud hanging over me.

 

Carol had always been my big sister: we do everything together.

 

Our Mum always dealt with Carol's knickers and vests; which tablets to order; when hospital appointments were; doctor's appointments; holidays; properties; Carol's blood pressure; weighing Carol every day, that is EVERY day... the 'Mummy' things.

 

Underwear, medication ordering - when and where. Most people who have Down's Syndrome have a unique size: To buy lady's pyjamas had never been on my radar!

 

On the radio, I heard this voice say:

 

"Talbot House. Come and see us and have a cup of tea, if you are a carer."

 

I did not know what a carer was - it turned out that I am one.

 

I had been in there no more than three minutes. I had a cuppa.

 

I was in tears... but the cloud had gone. I had a blanket round me of 35 years experience of supporting people who care for people with special needs - 35,000 clients!

 

Talbot House is unique in the UK and it is in Manchester.

 

I am sure without Talbot House I would not be here today.

 

I learn something new every day.

 

Please, please have a look on the website.

 

Carers, people with special needs - The stories are there.

 

K STYLE

 

 

Ron.

 

 




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