Millions of unpaid UK carers ‘living in agony’, says Louise Casey
Summary
Millions of unpaid carers in the UK are supporting an old and complicated social care system that relies heavily on women. Louise Casey, leading a government review, says this system is causing great stress and needs to be changed.Key Facts
- Around 5.8 million people in the UK provide unpaid care, with 1.7 million giving 50 or more hours per week.
- Most unpaid carers (about 60%) are women.
- The current social care system is seen as outdated, still operating like it did in 1948.
- Carers often face emotional strain and must manage confusing rules from different agencies.
- Many carers feel they must fight to get state support and spend more time dealing with systems than caring.
- The economic value of unpaid care is estimated at about £184 million.
- Louise Casey was asked by the government to review adult social care and suggest improvements.
- The goal is to create a national care service that reduces the burden on unpaid carers.
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