Realising the importance of Family Carers and Caring with Alisoun Milne and Mary Larkin

Carers and caring are contemporary global issues of growing political and societal significance. Changing demographics in the UK and beyond, as well as policy drivers promoting community-based living, mean that the family is increasingly the site of care for relatives with long term support needs.
To help us understand the issues facing carers, Milne and Larkin, experts in the field of support and caring, uncover the complexities of family carers in this Expert Interview.
02:41 Why have you written the book, 'Family Carers and Caring' by Alisoun Milne and Mary Larkin?
06:24 What is the definition of a carer?
10:14 What is the impact of caring for an individual? For example, people's mental health, relationships or workplace.
12:02 Stats and research behind the effect of being a carer.
26:06 Social justice in care.
34:37 What are the next steps?
Useful links:
Alisoun's Expert Profile: www.talkhealth...
Mary Larkin's Expert Profile: www.talkhealth...

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Thanks for sharing, learning lots about carers