State of caring 2021: a snapshot of unpaid care in the UK

State of caring 2021: a snapshot of unpaid care in the UK This research report reveals that over one in five unpaid carers (21 per cent) are worried they may not cope financially over the next 12 months. This is in addition to concerns about practical support, where just 13 per cent of carers are confident they will get the practical support they need in the next year. The situation has worsened during the pandemic with a quarter of carers (25 per cent) spending more on equipment or products for the person they care for. The financial strain is also damaging carers’ mental health with over half (52 per cent) reporting they feel anxious or stressed about their finances. Carers UK