More than one in four sandwich carers report symptoms of mental ill-health

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Report

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Publication date

January 15, 2019

Summary:

Sandwich carers – those who care for both sick, disabled or older relatives and dependent children – are more likely to report symptoms of mental ill-health, feel less satisfied with life, and struggle financially compared with the general population.

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Link

- https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/healthandwellbeing/articles/morethanoneinfoursandwichcarersreportsymptomsofmentalillhealth/2019-01-14

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Covered by over 30 media outlets

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