The facts on carers in the UK
· One in eight adults is a carer - around six million people. The number is estimated to rise to nine million over the next 30 years.
· One million of them are caring for more than one person.
· Carers save the economy £87bn per year, an average of £15,000 per carer.
· The main carer's benefit is £48.65 for a minimum of 35 hours, equivalent to £1.39 per hour.
· Carers are twice as likely to be permanently sick or disabled.
· Couples caring for disabled children have divorce rates of twice the UK average.
· 58 per cent of carers are women, 42 per cent are men.
· 1.3 million carers are over 65 and 175,000 are under 18.
· An ageing population, smaller families and different family structures mean that three in five people will care for someone at some point in their lives.
· Every day another 5,500 people are thrust into a caring role.
· Every year 10,000 people have a stroke, 36,000 people are badly injured in a road accident, and 27,000 children are diagnosed with a disability.
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Written by Dorrie, on 17-09-2008 08:35
I have just been told that when I claim my State Pension,I will no longer get any carer's allowance.That is similar to telling someone who works in a supermarket they will still be required to work after retirement,but will get no pay.The Goverment know we will carry on regardless,they do nothing for the carers in this country,I cannot see that changing anytime soon. |
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