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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Charlotte Minett

Unpaid carers facing ‘significantly’ higher spending due to cost of living crisis

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One in three unpaid carers are now spending “significantly” more than last year looking after loved ones, it has been claimed.

A poll of 1,000 people who cared for others non-professionally found 78 per cent had spent more time this year ensuring the home of the person they provide care for was energy efficient.

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