Five million carers do not have 'control' over their lives

Almost five million people in Britain feel they are losing control of their lives because of unpaid caring responsibilities, an official study suggests.

NHS research found that growing numbers of carers are having to put their own lives on hold to support disabled or elderly loved-ones.

The study showed that more than half of those with caring responsibilities are struggling with disabilities or illnesses of their own – in many cases for decades on end.

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