I Care – Carers Week report

The Carers Week 2023 report on identification of unpaid carers finds that 19 million people in the UK have provided unpaid care but haven’t identified as a carer.

This means that nearly three quarters of people (73%) who currently provide unpaid care, or have provided care in the past, could be missing out on important information, support or advice that could make a real difference to their day-to-day lives. We also found that eight million people (31%) in the UK with experience of providing care have seen their health and wellbeing suffer.

Nearly half of those who took longer to identify themselves as a carer (46%) said they missed out on financial support as a result of not knowing they were a carer, and 35% missed out on practical support. This lack of support can leave unpaid carers isolated; unable to take breaks from caring, struggling to look after their physical and mental health, stay in work or education, or manage financially.

It’s crucial carers are properly recognised by government, healthcare professionals & society.

you can read the full report here: Carers Week Report 2023