Almost three-quarters of family carers have never received any respite, while many fear eviction
Survey reveals family carers provide more than €20bn worth of unpaid care every year
Family carers are the backbone of Ireland’s health and social care system, but they face huge burdens. Stock photo: Getty
Almost three-quarters of carers (72pc) have never received respite, according to a survey highlighting the harsh realities they face.
In its State of Caring 2024 report, Family Carers Ireland (FCI) found that almost half (48pc) of family carers experienced severe loneliness, despite the majority of respondents living with the people for whom they care.
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