Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey gives closing speech to the party's conference

The transcript discusses the personal experiences of caring for family members, including a grandmother with dementia and a son with disabilities. It highlights the challenges and emotional aspects of caregiving, the importance of planning for the future, and the shared concerns of many parents. The speaker advocates for carers, promising to be their voice and fight for better social care funding, referencing past political efforts to address these issues.

What role did the narrator take on for his grandmother?

• He was her doctor.

• He was her carer.

• He was her lawyer.

• He was her teacher.

What is the main concern the narrator has for his son John's future?

• John's education

• John's ability to walk

• John's care after the parents are gone

• John's career

What shared fear do many parents of disabled children have?

• Their children will not find jobs.

• Their children will not finish school.

• Their children will not be loved and cared for like they do.

• Their children will not make friends.

What promise does the narrator make to carers?

• To offer free healthcare

• To be their voice

• To provide financial support

• To give them a holiday

What political action did the narrator mention regarding social care?

• Fighting to tackle the funding crisis in adult social care

• Creating a new healthcare system

• Increasing taxes

• Building more hospitals