(05 Feb 2018, 6:09 pm)Andreos1 wrote It may be worth speaking to GNE and explaining the situation.
Otherwise, there is some advice on the NHS website (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-car...s-a-carer/)

Without telling you what to do (I have no idea what specific circumstances you are in), short-term volunteering may help with the references.
It may be possible to work it around any other responsibilities and it could help get over the hurdle you have regarding references.

Good luck!