Caring: paid & unpaid Flashcards
Approximately how many people in the UK are unpaid carers?
5.8 million people, but could be over 10 million
What percentage of unpaid carers are female?
59%
What fraction of NHS staff are also thought to be unpaid carers?
1/3 NHS staff
What percentage of adults in the UK are unpaid carers?
9%
What fraction of unpaid carers are also working alongside being an unpaid carer?
1/7
The largest amount of unpaid carers are in which age range?
46 – 65 years old
Give 2 advantages of being referred to as a ‘carer’.
Identify and access services
Recognises the work and contribution of carers
Give 2 disadvantages of being referred to as a ‘carer’.
Only seen in terms of being a carer
Undermines the person being cared for
List some ways in which being an unpaid carer could impact someone’s own health.
Injuries due to manual handling
Lack of time to care for own health
Difficulty sleeping
List some social consequences of being an unpaid carer.
Difficulty having holidays, leisure pursuits / social activities
Harder to maintain relationships
List some financial impacts of being an unpaid carer.
Worries about living costs
Lower incomes and higher costs
Most say that Carer’s Allowance was not sufficient
Many give up work to become a carer
Before an unpaid carer can receive financial support, what needs to be carried out?
Carer’s Assessment
What are the 4 areas of financial support for unpaid carers?
Carer’s Allowance
Carer’s Credit
Carer Premium
Disability Living Allowance for children
What is Carer’s Credit?
For people who have given up work to become an unpaid carer – National Insurance contributions to ensure they don’t lose out on benefits such as state pension
Who is Carer Premium available to?
Those who receive means-tested benefits, claimed via Jobcentre Plus / Benefits office
