Summary

An article comparing sandwich carers to the general population.

Publications

• More than one in four sandwich carers report symptoms of mental ill-health

  Sandwich carers – those who care for both sick, disabled or older relatives and dependent children – are more likely to report symptoms of mental ill-health, feel less satisfied with life, and struggle financially compared with the general population.

Data

• Sandwich carers

  Analysis of sandwich caring in the UK between 2009 and 2017, including information about the personal characteristics of sandwich carers, as well as their labour market participation, financial situation and health and well-being.

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