With the cost-of-living crisis putting more pressure on unpaid carers throughout the North East, support from the Durham County Carers Support charity is helping couples like Geoff and Debbie Walker stay afloat during a difficult time.
Horden-based Geoff and Debbie Walker moved to the area around two years ago after more than a decade in France. Originally from Birmingham, retired bank manager Debbie has a number of health needs and Geoff acts as her carer.
The pair were referred to the charity after spotting details advertised in Easington Health Centre, and by going along to the Tea and Tech drop-in sessions they've been able to properly get to grips with tablets and it's made a real difference to their wellbeing. Now Geoff wants to help set up a community gardening scheme as a way of giving back to the charity which has helped them.
