Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on carers’ ability to access breaks. Not only are the majority of
carers (81%) providing more care than before the pandemic , while their responsibility has grown the support they used to rely on has
reduced. Unsurprisingly, many carers are now exhausted and worried about how they will continue to care without increased support.
This research by Carers UK published during the recent Carers Week shows the impact that reduced support from both services and family and friends has had on carers’ health and wellbeing.
It demonstrates that without the right interventions, such as increased funding for breaks, there could be more carer breakdown. View Report
Sheffield Carers Centre provide services and support for carers in the city including ‘Time for a Break’.
