My name is Hester Siemons. In 2020, I got the opportunity to work as a family care consultant. In this, for me, a lot of what I love to do comes together. I like the fact that my role allows me to stand next to people, offer a listening ear and help think of ways to make the situation lighter. It is valuable to give courses and have individual conversations with informal carers.

I am particularly committed to informal carers of people with mental vulnerability. This form of informal care is still too often unrecognised, while the burden can be great.