Liberal Democrats Over the last year, millions of carers have stepped up to
look after their elderly, disabled and vulnerable loved ones.



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This morning, I was on the Jeremy Vine show to talk about an issue extremely
close to my heart.

Over the last year, millions of people have stepped up to look after their
elderly, disabled and vulnerable loved ones.

John, I’ve been a carer most of my life. I know first-hand how rewarding and
important it is to care for a loved one. But that doesn't mean carers don't get
tired, or need time to themselves. 

In many ways, the pandemic has been the hardest time to do that. The brutal
combination of lockdowns, shielding requirements and reduced support services
have made the last year so tough. And carers haven't been able to get the
respite they need. 

Most carers are simply exhausted.

Most haven’t had a single break since the pandemic started.

Carers have stepped up to help those in need during the pandemic. Society must
now step up and give them a helping hand.

That’s why today on Jeremy Vine, I called on the Government to give carers a
break.

I’ve written to the Chancellor, urging him to provide immediate emergency
funding to councils so they can offer every unpaid carer the support services
they need to take a weekly break.

Can you help put pressure on the Government to provide this vital funding by
signing our petition?



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Thank you for your support John. With your help, we can provide councils with
the funding they need to give carers a break.





Ed Davey
Leader of the Liberal Democrats



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