Adding value: carers as drivers of social change

Authors:
PEARLMAN Vicky, HOLZHAUSEN Emily
Publisher:
Carers UK
Publication year:
2002
Pagination:
16p.
Place of publication:
London

Unsung heroes, hearts of gold and other cliches get in the way of the real message about carers. Carers look after family, friends or partners in help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. The care they provide is unpaid seven days a week, 365 days of the year.

Subject terms:
informal care, long term conditions, motivation, physical disabilities, statistical methods, carers, children, families;
ISBN print:
1 873747 23 3

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