WITH such little access to time away it’s unsurprising that many carers begin to feel the pressure.
In a separate study, 60 per cent of carers we asked admitted that they felt unable to ‘switch off’ from their caring role, with over six out of 10 saying that they felt mentally exhausted and over half saying they didn’t know how they would be able to cope if things continued the way they were.
I work for Revitalise – an incredible charity that provides respite holidays for disabled people and carers at Netley Waterside House, our respite holiday centre in Southampton.
We see everyday how vitally important respite is in enabling carers to continue coping and caring for their loved ones.
That’s why we’re showing our support for unpaid carers all across the UK, calling for immediate action and greater statutory support for social care services, particularly respite.
If your readers would like more information about Revitalise, our breaks, or would like to support our vital work, please visit www.revitalise.org.uk or call us on 0303 303 0145.
STEPHANIE STONE
Revitalise, Upper Street, London
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