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NEW research has confirmed that almost three quarters of people'who look after a loved
one have no life of their own. Tlie research shows that huge
numbers of carers are left isolated and lonely, missing out on things in life that others take for granted - some have even been unable to have children because of their ' caring role
10% of respondents living in the North-West. • 78% of carers are worse off
The national survey included
financially;.,.. • 77% have been forced to give
up hobbies or going out socially. • 73% say they have lost touch
-with family and friends. ' • 73% who care for someone
and have children of their own feel abandoned. • 70% who would like romance have not had the chance to meet someone for more than a year. • 50% have had to give up work. • 28% have not had the chance to •
socialise at home for more than a year.
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•-24% have not managed to buy a - treat for themselves for more than
CARERS NEED BREAK
a year. • 9% have not been able to watch a film on TV for more than a year
• 7% say that they have been un able to have children because of their caring role. Currently there are 6 million
carers in the UR. Carers Week campaigns for greater recognition
: and support for them and cele brates the contribution they make to society. It is organised by seven national charities: Carers UK, Counsel and Care, Crossroads Care, Help the Hospices, Macmil lan Cancer Support, Parkinson’s UK and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. The charities are calling for ma
jor changes to help give carers a life of their own.' Week manager Paul Matz said: “Carers need
• and deserve change. We need to" see better access to advice and information,’ improved funding for breaks, and support and flex ibility for carers at the workplace. Only then will carers get a real chance at a life of their own, and the opportunity to do some of the'
■ things that the rest of us lake for granted.”
RELATIVES and friends of those killed in the Barcelohe air disaster gathered at Burnley Cemetery at the weekend to mark the 40th anniversary’of the tragedy.
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