Unpaid carers contribute £445 million to the economy a day
Unpaid carers contribute £445 million a day to the economy in England and Wales, finds new research. The study, which was led by Carers UK and the University of Sheffield, used census data to determine the value of unpaid carers’ contributions across England, which came in at £162 billion per year. This is almost a […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Could Amazon’s Alexa replace social workers?
Could Amazon’s Alexa replace social workers? In this article, we discuss how voice-enabled technology is disrupting the social care sector and easing the pressure on social workers and unpaid carers. Current landscape Unfortunately, the amalgamation of underfunding, staffing shortages and endless waiting lists has left 2.6 million people over 50 without access to care in […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Why are unpaid carers not receiving support from local authorities?
The Health Foundation recently revealed that just one in four unpaid carers receive direct support from their local authority. The research also suggests that the majority of unpaid carers do not feel comfortable approaching their council for help, with only 8% having done so in 2021. Just a quarter of this small percentage […]
by: Scarlette Isaac