Hi, my name is Katie, and I’m a single mum to my beautiful little boy Jax, who is 5 years old. We live in Stockport, and I’m setting this page up because I’ve reached a point where I honestly don’t know what else to do.

Jax has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He can’t walk or talk and relies on me for absolutely everything — getting washed, changed, moved, fed and kept safe. He needs full-time care, day and night, with no breaks.

Jax is a happy, loving little boy. His smiles and laughter light up the room, and he brings so much joy to everyone who meets him. But behind those smiles is a reality that is physically and emotionally exhausting, and it’s getting harder as he grows.

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Why Our Current Home Isn’t Working

Our home just isn’t suitable for Jax’s needs. It’s not set up for specialist equipment, and there’s no way to install a hoist. As Jax gets bigger and heavier, I’m really struggling physically to lift and move him safely.

Everyday tasks that most people take for granted are becoming incredibly difficult. We don’t have a bath — Jax has to be showered, and lifting him while he’s wet makes an already hard situation even more dangerous. Getting him in and out of the shower, into bed, or changed takes a huge amount of physical effort, and it’s becoming unsustainable long-term.

A bungalow would change everything for us. It would allow:

• A ceiling hoist, so Jax can be moved safely

• An accessible wet room, designed around his needs

• Space for his equipment and medical care

• A home that actually works for the level of care he requires

These aren’t luxuries. They are the basics we need just to get through each day safely.

I’ve been waiting for 12 months for help from the council, but they’ve been unable to find us a suitable property. In that time, Jax has grown, my body is struggling more, and our situation hasn’t changed.

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Life Changed Forever in May 2025

In May 2025, Jax’s dad, Paul, took his own life.

Paul and I weren’t together at the time — we separated after the trauma of Jax’s diagnosis when he was just 1 year old — but we remained best friends, and he was still a huge part of our lives. Losing him has been devastating.

Since then, I’ve been trying to grieve while also being the only person caring for Jax full time. There’s no pause button, no time to fall apart — I have to keep going because Jax depends on me for everything.

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Why I’m Asking for Help

I want people to know that I’m doing everything I possibly can. I work full time and I save wherever I can, but the reality is that buying a suitable bungalow and paying for the adaptations Jax needs is far beyond what I can manage on my own.

I’m not asking for an easy life. I’m asking for a safe home where I can care for my son properly and without constantly struggling physically.

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What the Money Will Be Used For

The money raised will go towards:

• A deposit or purchase of a suitable bungalow

• Installing a ceiling hoist

• Creating an accessible wet room

• Essential adaptations so Jax can be cared for safely and with dignity

This would give us stability and make everyday life safer and more manageable — for both of us.

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Thank You

This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but we’re running out of options. Any support — whether that’s a donation or simply sharing this page — would mean more than I can put into words.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for supporting us in any way you can.

Love,

Katie xxx