Truro and Falmouth Liberal DemocratsDuring this pandemic, millions of people have stepped up heroically to look after elderly, disabled and vulnerable people.
Most carers are simply exhausted during coronavirus. Most haven't had a single break since the pandemic began.
A recent survey by Carers UK found that 81% of carers are spending more time on their caring responsibilities during the pandemic, mainly because the needs of the person they are caring for have increased or because the local care services they rely on have been reduced or closed.
But now most carers are simply exhausted. Most haven't had a single break since the pandemic started.
The Government must provide funding to councils so they can offer every unpaid carer the support they need to take a weekly break
The brutal combination of lockdowns, shielding requirements and reduced support services have made the pandemic especially tough.
The survey by Carers UK found that 64% of carers have not been able to take any breaks from their caring role during the pandemic. 74% said they feel exhausted and worn out as a result of caring during Covid, and 44% said they are reaching breaking point.
We must do far more to support our wonderful carers.
So Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to give carers a break by providing immediate emergency funding to councils so they can offer every unpaid carer the support services they need to take a weekly break.
The Liberal Democrats will stand up for carers and lead the way to a more caring society as we emerge from this pandemic.
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