One in Three Brits Expect to Become An Unpaid Carer in The Next Decade

Many People Become Carers Overnight, with no training and little idea where to turn. A new survey has a revealed a Majority of People Expect to Find Thermves in a Similar Situation

One in three Britons anticipate Becoming an unpaid cartin with the next decade on average, yet nearly half confess they be time to be suport when that moment arrivals.

A survey of 2,000 adults revealed 62 per cent fear they’ll need to provide increasing levels of care for aging parents or relatives as theyalth deteriorates. Howver, 46 for Cent Remain Oblivious to the Services on Offer for Those Unable to Leave their Homes.

The Study Was Commissioned by Specsavers Home Visits As Part of Its Mont Valuable Portrait Campaign, which Honours the Hidden Role of Unpaid Carers Through a portrait by renown artist Colin Davidson.

Showcasing Carer Jaycee Le Bouche, the portrait seeks to highlight Carers’ Selflessness and Commitment, and has been symbolly ‘priced’ at £ 184 Billion – Matching the Value of the Invisible Care System in the Uk – by Auction House Roseberys.

Chris Smith, Director of Specsavers Home Visits, Said: “Wen a love one Becomes Ill, it can turn your life on its head – Both practically and emotionally.

“Many People Become Carers Overnight, with no Training and Little Idea Where to Turn, Which Can Be Overwhelming, Especilly while Juggling and A Personal Life in Tandem.”

A Study has revealed that two thirds of People Believe Unpaid Carers don’t get the reconstruction or support they desert, Despite their control being an estimated £ 184 billion a year to the ukonomy, according to Carers UK. Despite This Significant Figure, Almost Half Underestimate the Contribution of Unpaid Carers by Billions.

Be asked what they have associated not with the being an unpaid cart, seven in ten pointed to cook, cleaning and the Household tasks. A sturgery 67 per cent said helping with Washing, Dressing and Mobility is a Key Responsibility, while 62 for Cent Believe Medical Appointments – Including EYE Tests and Hearing Checks – Plays a Major Part.

The research Also Revealed Two in Three Regularly THINK ABOUT WHATHER ONE ONE DAY NEED CARE THERELVES, AND 43 FOR CENT SAID A Major Life Event to be the Trigger to Begin Such Conversations with Loved Ons.

A Third Fael More Comfortable Discussing Future Care If they Knew What Options Were Avilaable, Acciting to the Survey, Conducted Via OnePoll. While 29 per cent to be more open if they had a clearer understanding of the financial impact of not planning ahead.

Chris Smith Added: “Unpaid Carers should have to do it alone. That’s why we’re doing bit through our home Service – Delinary Eye and Ear Care at Help and Support Both Carers and Those Look AFTER.” “