62% of UK unpaid carers took on roles due to limited alternatives amid poor-quality, high-cost social care services.
62% of unpaid carers in the UK took on their roles due to a lack of alternative options, according to a report by Carers UK. The report suggests that poor quality and high cost of social care services may leave people feeling with no other option but to become unpaid carers. The situation appears to have deteriorated, and charities and campaigners are urging political parties to prioritize reforming social care services.
June 09, 2024
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