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Many are struggling financially. almost half of unpaid carers told us they had to give up work or cut down their hours because of their caring responsibilities. many struggle to pay their bills, they struggle to make ends meet. three in ten unpaid carers told us they had to skip meals, they had to go without food. there are now renewed calls for carer's allowance to increase and for more respite and support. the government says it recognises the vital role carers play and that it is investing up to £25 million to improve the existing measures designed to help them. tim muffett, bbc news. west...

People will be in this position at some point in their lifetime. some are spending an average of 50 hours or more per week caring for a relative. many are struggling financially. almost half of unpaid carers told us they had to give up work or cut down their hours because of their caring responsibilities. many struggle to pay their bills, they struggle to make ends meet. three in ten unpaid carers told us they had to skip meals, they had to go without food. there are now renewed calls for carer's allowance to increase and for more respite and support. the government says it recognises the vita...