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Health of more than a quarter of people with care needs declines during pandemic

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on March 15, 2021

A study found that 28% of people with care needs have experienced a decline in health, with one in seven (14%) needing hospital treatment.

Family carers ‘on the brink’ as they fear further lockdowns, survey finds

Intelligence Surveys by Sarah Clarke on October 20, 2020

Informal carers have been left exhausted, with many unable to take a break, due to a reduction and closure of local services, the Carers UK survey found.

Learning disabilities and dementia charities included in £22m funding package

Funding by Sarah Clarke on May 29, 2020

Of the £22m, £6m will support charities including Mencap, Alzheimer’s Society and Carers UK, the government has announced.

Oxfam urges government to protect carers from ‘growing poverty crisis’

Campaigns Funding Innovation by Sarah Clarke on May 13, 2020

An open letter to MPs warns that failing to ensure carers, both paid and unpaid, are protected from poverty would be “truly unforgiveable”.

Health and social care leaders pledge to make England the best country in the world to grow old

Uncategorized by Sarah Clarke on October 17, 2019

More than 60 organisations from the health, social care and housing sectors have announced the launch of a shared vision on healthy ageing.

Third of unpaid carers would use a break to see their doctor, study warns

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on September 18, 2019

The Carers UK study demonstrates how a lack of breaks for unpaid carers is putting a strain on the social care system as a whole.

Cost of care pushing thousands of families into poverty, study finds

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on July 9, 2019

The majority of informal carers who report they struggle financially are paying towards the cost of care services or equipment for the person they support.