MEET Max, a young carer who has dedicated his life to looking after others. 

Max Windsor-Peplow started caring for his Great Grandmother when he was 14 years old. 

Good Oaks Home Care Worcester and Hereford based in Park Boulevard in St John's, Worcester, claim he is England's youngest registered care manager at 22 years old. 

Mr Windsor-Peplow says he saw failings in the type of care his Great Grandmother was given which inspired him to work towards giving people the care they deserve. 

He said: “I saw the failings in her care and that’s why I’m so passionate about making sure people get the care they deserve.

"People want time and space, they want to feel heard and listened to – they don’t want to be rushed.

"They want the care to work for them, and their loved ones want to know there’s someone at the end of a phone they can get hold of that understands.”

The 22-year-old added: “I love making a positive difference in people’s lives.

"I helped with my Great Grandmother’s care at 14. I was going over three times a week making sure her meals were prepared and the bed was changed.

"I wanted to make sure she had what she needed, she really appreciated having someone different going in to say hi and having a cup of tea with her.”

“My Grandad lived close and went in to see her every day, but it was also helpful for me to be there to give him a break.
 "I really enjoyed it.”

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Stuart Callister, Business Owner, saw Max’s passion and talent and suggested he would be a perfect match as a registered manager. Stuart said: “Max is exceptionally intelligent with a real depth of understanding of the care industry combined with his local knowledge.

"He has been in the position for seven months now and has proven himself time and time again to be a highly capable registered manager – clients and their families have been hugely impressed with him.”