According to this research there are over a million people who look after a loved-one with cancer that are potentially missing out on vital support and benefits. The report details the number and profile of the 1.1m people currently caring for someone with cancer in the UK and found that almost none (just 5%) have received a local authority Carers’ Assessment which enables them to access practical, emotional and financial support with their caring role.
Monday 30 January 2012
More than a million: understanding the UK's carers of people with cancer
More than a million: understanding the UK's carers of people with cancer:
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