One year on from the implementation of the Care Act 2014 – designed to improve support for carers – carers in England are still struggling to get the support they need to care well, maintain their own health, balance work and care, and have a life of their own outside of caring. The charity Carers UK have published their State of Caring 2016 report which found that half of the carers surveyed had let a health problem go untreated or have seen their mental health get worse, while two thirds had been forced to give up work or reduce their hours to care for a loved one. View Carers UK Press Release for an overview of the report. Given this week is national Carers Week why not let us know what you think of the State of Caring 2016 report in the comments section below.