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Mike O’Brien — VOICES ADFOCAD

Daily Commentary for Carers Week

A new blog episode every day, Monday to Friday — shining a light on the realities of unpaid caring.

About Mike O’Brien

Mike O’Brien writes for VOICES – ADFOCAD, an independent advocacy platform amplifying the lived experiences of carers, families, and frontline workers.

His writing is known for its clarity, honesty, and fierce commitment to justice for unpaid carers. During Carers Week, Mike will publish a new blog episode every day — exploring the truth behind caring, the pressures families face, and the change that’s urgently needed.

NUCUF is proud to host this dedicated gateway to his work.

Carers Week Daily Blog Series

A new episode every day — Monday to Sunday

Episode 2 — Tuesday

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Episode 3 — Wednesday

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Episode 4 — Thursday

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Episode 5 — Friday

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Episode 6 — Saturday

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Episode 7 — Sunday

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Why this page exists

Unpaid carers hold this country together — emotionally, practically, and financially.

NUCUF and VOICES – ADFOCAD share a mission: to amplify the truth about unpaid caring, challenge injustice, and push for national recognition and reform.

This page exists to give carers a national platform and a direct route into Mike O’Brien’s work.