Lack of breaks ‘leading to more carers suffering poor mental health’

Too many carers are not getting adequate support, resulting in poor mental health and burnout, a charity has said (Alamy/PA) -

Carers’ mental health has worsened, according to a major survey which found more than half reported often or always feeling overwhelmed.

The charity Carers UK said the results of its latest polling of more than 12,000 carers across the UK suggested that an increasing number of those who look after a disabled, older or sick relative are suffering poor mental health because they are not getting sufficient breaks.