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.
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