09/06/2020
Research from Carers Week estimates that there are 4.5 million new unpaid carers since the start of the coronavirus outbreak - you can read the full report here: carersweek.org/report
The six charities supporting Carers Week - Carers UK, Age UK, Carers Trust, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Oxfam GB and Rethink Mental Illness – are calling on the UK Government to recognise and raise awareness of the role unpaid carers are playing during the pandemic and ensure they are supported through it, and beyond.
You can help show your support for unpaid carers by Adding Your Voice: carersweek.org/get-involved/add-your-voice