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Why do carers need support?

  • Taking on a caring role can mean facing a life of poverty, isolation, frustration, ill health and depression
  • Many carers give up an income, future employment prospects and pension rights to become a carer
  • Many carers also work outside the home and are trying to juggle jobs with their responsibilities as carers.
  • The majority of carers struggle alone and do not know that help is available to them
  • Carers say that access to information; financial support and breaks in caring are vital in helping them manage the impact of caring on their lives

A carer holding her daughter

A young carer playing a game with his brother

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