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STATE OF CARING REPORT 2017
Contents
Introduction 03
Context: the state of caring in 2017 04
Impact on carers health and wellbeing 06
Time for a break 09
Accessing practical support with caring 12
Carers’ experiences of carer’s assessments 15
The Care Act and the Children and Families Act in England
Carers’ experience of discharge from hospital
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Costs of caring 20
Juggling work and care 22
A contribution that’s understood and valued
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Recommendations 26
About Carers UK 28
Appendix 30
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