Family Carers Ireland Celebrates First Ever European Carers Day
In Ireland, the number of carers is estimated at 355,000 and their unpaid work saves the state a staggering €10bn a year. Coinciding with European Carers Day, Family Carers Ireland will launch its first ever State of Caring survey. Completed by 1,250 family carers before the outbreak of COVID-19, the findings paint a stark picture of carers’ lives pre-Covid, with many struggling financially, facing indebtedness, declining health and little access to essential supports.
