TomNorton published Teenager who has cared for her mum since she was five nominated...

A 15-year-old girl who has had to look after her epileptic mum since she was a tot has been recognised for her compassion and care. Jessica Cupitt from Calverton has spent most of her life looking after her mum Liz, who was diagnosed with the illness shortly after Jessica's birth. Now, she not only looks after her mum but her three-year-old half-sister Isabel every day after school. It is why she has been nominated in this year's Nottingham Post Carer of the Year Awards. Jessica, who...