Meeting the needs of family life as it happens can be difficult. When one (or more) of your children is disabled, that balancing act can often collapse completely. For a child with complex, additional needs, the usual call of family, friends or neighbours to help with ad-hoc childcare is often not an option. That’s where Flexicare steps in, our unique sitting service helps us “to make that one week, that one day, a little bit easier for that one family”.

For over 40 years Flexicare has provided a free, fully flexible, specialised sitting service for families with children with disabilities. Whether parents need to attend an appointment, spend a night out with a partner/friend, or watch their other child’s school play – Flexicare have been here to help.

The Furlongs are no atheletes. I am on a rehab regime for Achilles tendonopathy, my daughter Gemma struggles with Long Covid and our elderly dog Brooklyn has dementia and finds new walks a challenge, so walking any distance is going to be an achievement. BUT, our challenges are nothing compared with those faced by Flexicare families so your support for our fundraising efforts would be most welcome.

Your funds and support allow Flexicare to continue to support families in our community. Thank you.