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The Impact of being a Carer
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As a result of the stress and physical demands of caring, 625,000 carers suffer from mental and physical health conditions. 174
Over 3 million people juggle care with work. However the significant demands of caring mean that 1 in 5 carers are forced to give up work altogether. 175
Being a carer comes with significant financial pressure. In a survey by the Carers Trust:
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53% of carers have borrowed money as a result of a caring role
60% of carers have used their savings to cover the cost of caring
23% of carers have re-mortgaged their homes or downsized to a smaller property
35% of carers have missed out on state benefits as they did not realise they are eligible to claim. 176
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