Carers Week surveyed over 2,100 carers for the 2013 report, Prepared to Care? As part of this survey carers stated what would have made a difference to their experience.
Their list of recommendations includes:
- Better public understanding and recognition of carers.
- Access to information and the right support from the beginning.
- Professionals understanding the role of carers and sharing
- information, decision making and planning with them.
- Access to high quality practical and emotional support and
- information as well as breaks from caring.
- Flexible working practices and understanding from employers.
- Financial support and a fair and easy to navigate welfare system.
What do YOU think?
We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think would make a difference to carers' lives and get in touch on facebook www.facebook.com/carersweek and www.facebook.com/CarersNorthernIreland
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