When unpaid carers can no longer combine caring with paid employment

This report shows that, while carers want to stay in work, a combination of limited support from employers and services, an increase in caring responsibilities and declining personal health is leaving some feeling as though they have no choice but to give up work to care. This report finds that many unpaid carers balancing work and care are at breaking point, with 47% of those in employment thinking about cutting their hours or leaving their job completely – a decision which could affect their financial security and future circumstances.