‘Nothing prepares you’: The invisible lives of carers in the UK

Minreet Kaur began caring for her mother, Pritpal, after she was diagnosed with blood cancer in September 2023. During a call from the hospital, she learned that her mother's bone marrow results confirmed a diagnosis of myeloma. This moment marked the beginning of a new reality for Minreet, who had to navigate the challenges of caregiving while trying to reassure her mother.