We all need care, at some point in our lives.
This site was created to share your caring experiences with others with similar experiences (anonymously if you prefer).
If more people knew about the challenges that carers/unpaid carers face, more support could be established to ensure caring is recognised as a privileged position in our communities.
Your care experiences (journeys) and tips that kept you sane can help others like you. Contact us with your stories and tips.
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UK Caring statistics
Did you know that….
59%
of unpaid carers
are women.
9.7 M
work & are
unpaid carers.
1 in 3
NHS staff
are unpaid carers.
29%
carers feel
lonely
often/ always
27%
carers
have disabilities
(2022)
(Carers UK, 2022; Carers’ Week Report, 2022 & Census, 2021)
What unpaid carers say
“I don’t know how I managed in those two years. I was caring for dad, while the children were so young. I felt like I was on my own and nobody understood how much I was giving at a time when I had so little for myself.”
Jo Miles
Carer
‘Work didn’t understand. Towards the end of my brother’s life, I had to be there for him at a moment’s notice, when carers couldn’t make it. My manager made me feel guilty that I was “letting my colleagues down” when I couldn’t be there in person.’
Sue
Banker
‘I was pressured into caring for my mum by my family when I couldn’t look after myself. Even though my friends were amazing, my family started to back away when I started caring for her and I felt so alone. Caring for my mum with no help was awful. I feel bad saying it.’
Anna
Teacher
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