Connor lives with his mum and dad. Connor’s mum has severe back pain so cannot move around much or for very long. His mum hates this and struggles to keep depression at bay. While at school, Connor worries a lot whether his mum is alright or in pain and wants to go home and check on her constantly. Because of this he can’t focus in school and often gets told off for not paying attention. Connor goes to breakfast and after school club as his dad works and no one else can walk him home. When at home Connor will fetch things and keep mum company. He wants to do more but his dad won’t let him because he’s only 8. He often feels lonely as dad spends a lot of time caring for mum.

Connor took part in Be Free Young Carers befriending program, which has taken the pressure of his parents and given Connor someone he can talk to about his worries. He can’t wait for each befriending meet up, where him and a trained volunteer befriender go out somewhere different, like the park to play football, something Connor wouldn’t be able to do otherwise.