State of Caring 2021 - key findings:
In 2021, 8,500 current and former carers shared their experiences and helped inform our State of Caring 2021 report.
- One in five unpaid carers are worried they may not cope financially over the next 12 months
- One in four carers (23%) may not have enough money to cover their monthly expenses
- Carers spend an estimated £1,370 a year on average on services or equipment for the person they care for
- Over half of carers (52%) feel anxious or stressed about their finances