Toll of looking after parents not spoken about, carers say (opens original article in a new tab)

Unpaid carers in the UK face significant mental, physical, and financial strain while caring for aging parents, with many feeling unsupported and stigmatized, according to recent reports and personal accounts.

• Unpaid carers, like Gemma Lennon and Currina Nembhard, face significant mental, physical, and financial strain while caring for aging parents.
• A 2023 King's Fund report found 57% of unpaid carers care for parents or grandparents, with 96% of survey respondents feeling 'always on alert' as carers.
• Carents Room's report highlights that 81% of carers feel society views caring for parents as 'just what you do,' and calls for better support and reduced stigma.