A report from the charity Carers UK has found that 62 per cent of current and former unpaid carers had no choice in taking on their role – equivalent to 10 million adult unpaid carers – because of a lack of alternative care options.
Cllr David Fothergill, Chairman of the LGA’s Community Wellbeing Board, said: “Helping councils to better support unpaid carers should be a crucial part of a long-term and sustainable funding solution for social care. Investing more in early action is fundamental to ensuring someone can continue living independently in the home and community they love.”
