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Carers tell what it is really like
‘I was in tears’: Carers tell their stories
An estimated seven million people in the UK currently provide unpaid care to a sick or disabled child or an adult who could not otherwise live independently.
Many of them are already known to GPs, but the Royal College of General Practitioners says that carers should be routinely screened by their doctors for signs of depression.
A number of carers have told the BBC News website about their experiences.
Care Bill
Government publishes Care Bill
The Care Bill will modernise the law to put people’s wellbeing at the heart of the care and support system
Published today, the Care Bill introduces legislation to provide protection and support to the people who need it most and to take forward elements of the government’s initial response to the Francis Inquiry.
The Care Bill will give people peace of mind that they will be treated with compassion when in hospital, care homes or their own home.
The Bill is split into 3 parts.
