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The impact of caring on: health

WEBIntroduction 04 Executive summary 05 Impact of caring on health and wellbeing 08 Carers’ mental health 13 Improving carers’ health and wellbeing 20 Support from the NHS for …

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State of Caring Survey 2023

WEB68% of carers with bad or very bad mental health are living with a sense of fear or dread. More than three quarters of all carers (79%) feel stressed or anxious, half …

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Guide to saving on health and care costs Carers UK

WEBIf you do not receive one of the qualifying benefits listed under ‘Can I get help with NHS costs?’ but have a low income, you may be able to get ‘full’ or ‘partial’ help towards NHS …

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Your health and wellbeing Carers UK

WEBLooking after yourself. Looking after your own needs is so important when you have caring responsibilities. It's all too easy to become exhausted and burnt out with everything …

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Key facts and figures Carers UK

WEBBlack, Asian and ethnic minority carers are more likely to be struggling financially. At the beginning of the pandemic, over half (58%) of unpaid carers from Black, Asian and …

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Health and Care Act 2022 Carers UK

WEBHealth and Care Act. Our 2021/2022 campaign to safeguard and improve carers’ rights in the NHS. The Health and Care Act came into force on 1 July 2022. The Health and …

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State of Caring 2023: A health and social care crisis for carers in

WEBState of Caring 2023: A health and social care crisis for carers in Scotland. Over a quarter of carers (28%) said their mental health is bad or very bad, rising to 37% …

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Shortage of health and care services damaging unpaid carers’ …

WEBMore than a quarter (27%) of unpaid carers are in bad or very bad mental health, rising to 31% of those caring for more than 50 hours a week, or over 10 years. …

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Looking after yourself Carers UK

WEBLooking after yourself. Caring for someone can be rewarding but it can also be very tiring, putting a lot of demands on your physical and emotional energy. When you are simply …

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THE ROLE OF GOOD NUTRITION WHEN CARING FOR …

WEB3 STAYING STRONG IS IMPORTANT Food and water are essential for health. Good nutrition can help the body to maintain or improve strength, stay mobile and keep up …

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Mental health and unpaid caring in Scotland Carers UK

WEBMental health and unpaid caring in Scotland. To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, Carers Scotland publish a new briefing highlighting the impact …

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The importance of good nutrition Carers UK

WEBEating well and good nutrition. We all know that what you eat and drinks plays a huge role in your health and wellbeing. But knowing exactly what to prepare for someone you care …

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Benefits if you are disabled, ill or injured Carers UK

WEBIf the person you care for has a long-term condition, poor health or a disability, they may be able to benefit from additional financial support. Or you may be able to claim some …

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Carers’ assessments: developments, digital, diversity, co …

WEBCarers UK recently published a new report which looks at "what good looks like", as well as areas for improvement, regarding carers' assessments, with a particular …

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Carers’ employment rights today, tomorrow and in the future

WEBThis new Act will give employees who are unpaid carers in England, Scotland and Wales the legal right to take up to five days of unpaid Carer’s Leave. This entitlement will be …

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Support for young carers Carers UK

WEBFind the contact details of your local council, or if you live in Northern Ireland, find your health and social care trust. In Scotland, you can also find guidance on our financial …

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NHS Continuing Healthcare Carers UK

WEBWhat is NHS Continuing Healthcare? If you care for someone with long-term, complex health needs, they may qualify for free social care from the NHS. This is called NHS …

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Finding care agencies and care workers Carers UK

WEBThe Housing Care services directory can help you find online care homes and care agencies across the UK. You can also find care support services at home or in a …

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