• There are approximately 5.7 carers in the UK.
• 1.7 million carers care for more than 20 hours per week.
• 900,000 carers care for more than 50 hours per week.
• A third of carers say they haven't had a break in the last two years.
• 65% of carers say that their health has suffered as a result of caring responsibilities.
• 70% of care is provided by family and friends.
• Carers save the taxpayer over £34 billion a year.

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Merton Crossroads - Caring for Carers
The Vestry Hall
London Road
Mitcham CR4 3UD

General Enquiries      020 8648 9677
e.mail: manager@mertoncrossroads.org

Registered Charity No. 1027026
Company Limited by Guarantee No: 2742445

All Merton Crossroads Care Support workers are trained in moving and handling and in the use of specialist equipment.