Andy and his wife were previously highlighted in an IJB video around caring for his daughter who has complex needs. They highlighted how complex and stressful it was when transitioning from children’s to adult services and advocated for improved transitions for all children, how carer stress is a factor in caring for your loved one and how applications for things like benefits are complex to navigate. He emphasised he wanted things to improve for all carers, their loved ones and their responsibilities.
Through lived experience Andy Witty has long advocated for unpaid carers needs – ensuring the challenges, needs, and perspectives are heard and considered, and to empower the full range of communities that the HSCP serve. He currently works as the Director of Policy for a membership organisation.