Care givers

Question 1

Roughly what is the proportion of carers in the UK?

Answer 1

1 in 8

Question 2

Which ethnic groups are more likely to care for family member and by what proportion?

Answer 2

Bangladeshi and

Pakistani communities are

3x more likely to provide care

Question 3

What are the top 3 commonest groups of carers?

Answer 3

40% parents or inlaws
25% spouse or partner
9% friends or neighbours

Question 4

What is the relationship between being a carer and becoming ill?

Answer 4

People providing high levels of care

are twice as likely to be permanently sick

or disabled

Question 5

What financial help are carers entilted to?

Answer 5

If carer cares for at least 35hrs/wk and earn no more than £100 they are entitled to £58.45/wk