In our latest episode of Care Fully Considered, we welcome John and Sophie Gaston, parent carers to their disabled son, entrepreneurs, and co-directors of ExamScreen, a tool designed to streamline the examination process in schools.

If that wasn't enough, they are also the co-presenters of "The Exam Man" podcast. With over 40 years of combined experience in education, they share their journey of becoming parent carers and how this experience influenced their entrepreneurial path.

We discuss how they transitioned from careers in education to launching their successful business. They discuss the challenges and rewards of balancing their roles as carers and business owners and they explain how their caregiving experience honed their skills in multitasking, prioritization, and resilience.

John and Sophie share valuable advice for other carers who may be considering starting their own business. They emphasize the importance of leveraging the unique skills developed from caregiving and the unexpected opportunities that can arise from challenging circumstances.

To learn more about John and Sophie Gaston, visit ExamScreen at examscreen.co.uk and check out their podcast, "The Exam Man," available on all major podcast platforms.

For any inquiries or to suggest future guests, please email us at: wearecarers@gmail.com. Until next time!

For more information on the We Care Campaign, visit us on: https://wecarecampaign.org.uk/ and to find out what being an unpaid carer is really like, read Laura’s blog here: http://numbereighteeninthecorner.blog/my-blogs/