Thursday 30 May 2013

Wiltshire reveals 19 per cent increase in adult carers

The number of adult carers over 25 in Wiltshire has risen by 19 per cent - significantly higher than the 10 per cent national average.

The 2001 Census stated there were 39,886 carers in Wiltshire and the 2011 Census states that they are now 47,608.

Carers are estimated to save the country more than £119 billion per year, yet many feel unsupported and reach crisis point, highlighting the importance of this issue for our society. 

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