New research looks to identify carers and the support needed from health and social care services

Approximately 10% (c. 6.5 million) of the UK population have an unpaid caring role for a family member or friend. A large number of these carers – who often consider themselves as family or friends, rather than as ‘carers’ – are not accessing support services or benefits, and often struggle to cope, according to a recent report published in BMC Family Practice. 

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