Unpaid carers have revealed only 30 per cent of their time spent looking after someone is actually quality time – with the rest taken up with administrative jobs.
A study of 500 unpaid caregivers has revealed 84 per cent think it’s equally important to give the person in their care dedicated attention, as well as sorting out day-to-day tasks – but in reality, this is far from the case.
Instead, an average week in the life of an unpaid carer involves helping their loved one use the bathroom 12 times, administering nine medications – and making 11 cups of tea or coffee.
