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While Christmas can be joyful for some carers, sadly, for many others it can be incredibly difficult, with extra costs, fewer services, and increased loneliness
Our new Caring at Christmas research shows how carers are feeling this year: https://www.carersuk.org/for-professionals/policy/policy-library/caring-at-christmas-research-briefing 1/4
While Christmas can be joyful for some carers, sadly, for many others it can be incredibly difficult, with extra costs, fewer services, and increased loneliness
Our new Caring at Christmas research shows how carers are feeling this year: https://www.carersuk.org/for-professionals/policy/policy-library/caring-at-christmas-research-briefing 1/4
We found that over half 59% of carers are too worried about COVID-19 to risk seeing their family and friends this year, meaning many will go without the helping hand they might usually have at Christmas to take the pressure off. 2/4
44% of carers are very worried about the fact that they will have no support, and 49% said Christmas makes them feel more lonely than normal. 3/4
Government must urgently review breaks services and invest in them, so carers can take a break over winter.
To raise awareness, we're organising a letter to the Chancellor, highlighting many carers are at breaking point. Click here to add your name https://surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Q7W6LY7 4/4
To raise awareness, we're organising a letter to the Chancellor, highlighting many carers are at breaking point. Click here to add your name https://surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Q7W6LY7 4/4
