Research

This document provides a review of literature on the relationship between family carers and home care support workers, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the body of knowledge that already exists in this subject area. Although it adopts…

The purpose of this study is to raise awareness about young carers in Malta, to gain an initial understanding of the circumstances and lives of these children and young people in Malta and the best way to assist them. In…

More than 13% of the population in France are carers, and, often, through overinvestment and lack of time, the health of carersis sidelined. Faced with this societal issue, the subject of their health takes a significant importance. We absolutely need…

Current policies tend to promote and develop the community-based support of disabled older people. The aim of the study is to describe the diversity of the situations for the family carers, their role and the consequences in terms of services…

The word ‘carer’ is used across many sectors, and to describe many different groups of people. However, the word ‘carer’ – and in particular, the term ‘family carer’ – is often very consciously not used in certain sectors and circumstances…

Many Family Carers are happy for others in their circle of friends and family to be aware of their caring responsibilities. This is often easier when the “reason” that the person being cared for requires care is a condition which…

This document provides an overview of key themes as they pertain to working with and supporting Family Carers, with a particular understanding of the Irish context.  The themes addressed include notably statistics on informal carers,  the impact of caring, specific…

The reality for many families where there is chronic illness, mental health problems, disability, alcohol or substance misuse is that children under the age of 18 are involved in caring. Many of these children – known as ‘young carers’ –…

It is widely understood that Family Carers are more likely to experience poor health (O’Sullivan, 2008), economic hardship (OECD, 2011), anxiety, stress, loneliness and isolation than the general population. However, the experience of caring can be incredibly rewarding. It can…

This report is of topical importance for Eurocarers, and provides a wealth of information and arguments in favour of a better recognition of informal carers. This Synthesis Report addresses the work-life balance of carers of dependent persons by examining three…