Unpaid carers contribute around £162bn per year to the economy as more are giving up their lives, amid a declining availability of social care and support for families.
It comes as a result of fewer carers providing more hours of care, which was called"deeply concerning" by Helen Walker, Carers UK chief executive.
"Having to care round the clock for a loved one has significant implications for people's ability to stay in paid work, remain financially resilient and maintain their health."She called on the government to create a funded national carers' strategy, that supports those on low incomes.Carers struggle amid staff shortage
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