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Prepared to care?
— Exploring the impact of caring on people's lives | | Corporate Author | Carers Week Partnership; Carers UK; Age UK (et al) |
| Publisher | Carers UK; Carers Week, London, 2013 |
| Pages | 27 pp |
| Source | Download: http://www.carersweek.org/media/k2/attachments/Pre... |
| Keywords | Informal care ; Employment ; Financial services [older people] ; Health [elderly] ; Personal relationships ; Social surveys. |
| Annotation | The Carers Week partnership wanted to find out from the UK's carers how prepared as a society we are and what could make a difference to carers' lives and the people they care for. This report explores the impact that caring has on people's lives, based on the findings of the survey of more than 2,100 carers The focus is on their relationships, career, finances, health and well-being, and support, advice and information. More than seven in ten carers were not prepared for all aspects of caring, the emotional impact of caring, changes to their lifestyle because of a caring role, the change in relationship with the person cared for, or the financial impact of their caring role. Just under two-thirds (63 per cent) of carers were unprepared for the impact caring had on their career. Among recommendations are for there to be a better public understanding and recognition of carers; and for access to information and the right support from the beginning, with good quality practical and emotional support and information, also breaks from caring, Professionals need to have a better understanding of the role of carers, and to share information, decision making and planning with them. Employers also need to be understanding and to offer flexible working practices. Financial support, including a welfare system that is fair and easy to navigate, is required. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-150728001 E |
| Classmark | P6: WJ: J: CC: DS: 3F |
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