Being dad to a child with special needs

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast · Jun 3, 2023 · 45m

In this episode, Simon Mcmurdy and Gareth Birkett share their experiences as fathers of children with special needs and life-limiting conditions.

Simon and Gareth had previously worked together and ran into one other in a hospital corridor, when they recognised they shared a common bond. They share firsthand accounts of the difficulties encountered, first with Simon and his daughter Olivia, and later with Gareth and his son William. The discussion covers all aspects of their experiences, from the practical obstacles of adapting a home to accommodate a child who requires round-the-clock care…