MORE RESULTS FROM THE SURVEY

Other key findings from the Carers Week survey are:

• 1 in 10 carers haven’t been able to watch a film on TV for over a year.
• 75% of carers with children under 18 (as well as caring for another family member or friend who is ill or disabled) say they do not give enough attention to them.
• Two-thirds of carers have had to give up taking regular holidays.
• 23% of carers have not had the chance to socialise with friends/family at home for over a year.
• Three-quarters of carers who want to do so, have not managed to attend a sporting event for over a year.
• 75% of carers who are looking for a romantic relationship haven’t had the chance to meet someone for more than a year.
• 24% of carers have not managed to buy a treat for themselves for over a year.
• 1 in 20 carers say that they have been unable to have children because of their caring role.