This survey found that carers lost, on average, 25 hours of support a month they previously had from services or family and friends before the pandemic. It also reveals that 72 per cent of carers have not had any breaks from their caring role at all. It calls on the UK government to provide \u00a31.2 billion funding for unpaid carers\u2019 breaks, so that those providing upwards of 50 hours of care are able to take time off for their own health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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