The UK's "army of unpaid carers" is being "let down" by the failing social care system, campaigners warn.
Eight leading charities, including Age UK and Carers UK, have
joined together to highlight the plight they face under the umbrella of
Carers Week.Feedback from 3,400 carers showed those providing the most intensive care often ended up with health problems themselves.
The government said there was now extra funding to allow carers' breaks. It is estimated that one in six carers either give up work or reduce their hours to look after elderly friends and relatives or younger adults with disabilities.
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