
With more than one in four carers aged 65 and over, CJ Marshall from Future Care Capital looks at the impact of taking on this role and what new support needs to be put in place.

Farah, an Independent Age supporter, tells her story of the financial struggles that arose after she took on special guardianship for her granddaughter.

Catherine, an Independent Age supporter, looks at the challenges faced when caring for a loved one.

John, an Independent Age campaigner, shares his experience of caring for his wife and the costs he is having to cover.

Flora, Information Manager at Independent Age, discusses the different support available for carers.

Natasha, an Independent Age supporter, explains the numerous challenges she faced when trying everything to ensure her mum got the care she deserved.

Kay, an Independent Age supporter, outlines the distressing challenges of the cost of care.

Natasha Jetha, a Senior Policy Officer at Independent Age, shares what we have learnt from our blog series and our plans for the future