Who cares for carers?

Published: 13 May, 2011

• RESEARCH just out from Carer’s UK and the University of Leeds has highlighted not only the immense contribution made by carers, but the worrying lack of support available to these crucial members of our society.

As outlined by the report, carers save our country the equivalent of £13.6million every hour, dedicating themselves to the incredibly demanding and often exhausting task of caring  for relatives or friends.

A rethink regarding funds available for this group is essential, and as Carers UK call on the government to make this and other considerations.

Turn2us strongly urges carers to use our free, easy to use benefits checker and grant search, at www.Turn2us.org.uk and ensure they are receiving all the benefits and grants currently available.

It is vital that appropriate support is provided for carers.

ALISON TAYLOR
Director of Turn2us,
Shepherd’s Bush Road, W6