Yes I had to leave a job, a job I loved, my dream job in fact. I had trained long and hard to get it and had hoped to progress in this field, however, I worked for a small charity, run on a small budget, so aside from costs they couldn't afford or reasonable adjustments they simply weren't in any position to put in place, there were also obviously huge health and safety issues regarding the children in my care.

There was no way in the world I could have been near children incase they knocked against my affected limb let alone the notion of safeguarding any children in my care from falls or injuries themselves.

It just wasn't practical for me to continue to do anymore.

Even when I attempted to help children's reading at the local junior school voluntarily, things were too difficult for me to sustain carrying on.

More importantly, to make good progress, in educational settings children desperately need consistency and continuity, so any rapport which we built up was lost again when I was off poorly.

This month and next feels like a series of expensive issues. The car has got punctures in two new (part-worn) tyres so I had to pay for a repair and another replacement.

The dog requires some treatment at the vets which I will have to use my credit card for.

The bills have all increased.

There are things that need replacing / repairing in the house which I think "I'll pay for that next month" but then something else happens and the money is required for that.

It feels like constantly treading water whilst hoping for someone to throw a life ring at me.

Grateful for the better weather this last week so at least I don't have to put my heating on and listen to the boiler creaking and groaning (one of the many things that needs replacing).

It’s summertime in London, the sun ☀️ is doing its best and the flowers are looking beautiful out there. I’m enjoying this weather

I've only been carer partner and a mum x x so I couldn't really say anything on this topic.

Loving this sun but can't be out in it long as headaches, baby now 8 month loves playing in water and icepops

Morning

Pretty nice, sunny day. We are going to take a walk, going to a park play on to the background. Give some sunshine they are so blessed to have sunshine today

It drops are, but it's very important because it's a single mother, my kid can be sick or I will not have food on a table, but if I for a job support, it always gives you courage and everything always looking forward to go to if you don't have a job support you will end up leaving because they won't at the leaf. When you say the kids is sick or you don't have food to feed them.

It's a sunny day in Glasgow, hope everyone is enjoying it

Leaving job because of lack of child care is a big challenge hope childcare should be taken very serious to make everyone feel comfortable at work

Feeling worried because food shopping has become a luxury

With the recent cyber attacks on retailers and other organisations , it has made me question job security in the coming years.

I am currently working in retail because it can work around child care. However I am always aware of the fact that high-street shops are not secure and neither is online retailing. Having young children and a job leaves very little time and energy to up skill and educate.

Yes, I have—and it’s something that still weighs heavily on me. I had to walk away from work I loved because I simply couldn’t juggle it all without support. Childcare was either too expensive or too inflexible, and as an unpaid carer for my child, there was no room for emergencies or the unpredictable. I didn’t want to leave—I had skills, motivation, and so much to give—but the system didn’t make space for someone like me.

I wish there had been more understanding, flexible hours, affordable childcare, and real recognition of what carers go through. Sometimes it felt like I had to choose between being a present parent and surviving financially—and no one should ever be forced into that corner.