THE FACTS…

• 3 million people in the UK currently juggle work with caring for an older or disabled person.

• Older people are the fastest growing section of the population - in 30 years time, more than 25% of the population will be over 65 - an increase of 70% from the current level.

• More than one-in-five of people aged 50-59 currently provide some unpaid care.

• Almost 80 per cent of local authorities are only
providing services to those adults with the very highest levels of need.

• Carers often suffer from poor health themselves.

• Caring is often a cause of early retirement. 24% of retired men aged 45-59, and 28% of retired women of this age, are carers. Many will have given up their jobs prematurely to accommodate their caring role.

• The UK’s economy already has a severe skills shortage. With employees now expected to work until later in life, employers and government must find ways to support their ageing workforce to balance work with care.

Tax breaks for care vouchers could help… find out how by clicking here or the links on the left.

Please do feel free to contact us for more information, or to get involved in the campaign.