Ex Motor industry & NHS. Interests; unpaid carers, experience of care, quality measurement, active transport, cycling, air pollution, hill walking, South Downs.
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ALT The graphic depicts a range of carers, with individuals that they are supporting. Below is the question :'Who are people caring for'. The answers include: Mother or mother-in-law (34%); Husband, wife or partner (18%), Father or father in law (`6%), Son or daughter (14%), Friend (10%), Grandparent (7%), Neighbour (4%), Brother or sister (7%), Pther family member (4%), Someone else (2%), Grandchild or great grandchild (1%). There is also the question: 'what tasks are carers performing?'. Answers include: Keeping people company (69%); Keeping an eye on them and other practical help (67%); Physical help (34%); Giving medicines (30%); Personal care (28%); Dealing with care services and benefits (26%).
ALT Red background with white text: 79% of carers said they feel stressed or anxious. Below an infographic illustrating the percentage with 5 persons, 4 of them feeling stressed.
ALT Red background with a quote in white text: "I don’t like to think about what comes next and how I will deal with this. I can get stressed or anxious when I have to fit all my responsibilities, including my carer role, into each day”. Below an illustration of a person feeling stressed/anxious.
ALT Below an illustration of a person feeling stressed/anxious. Red background with white text: 49% nearly half of carers feel depressed. Below an infographic illustrating the percentage with 2 persons, one of them is depressed.
