Seven in 10 unpaid carers in the UK say caring during the coronavirus pandemic has worsened their emotional or mental health, according to a global study spanning 12 countries.
More than three quarters (77%) of UK respondents said they are experiencing unprecedented levels of burnout, according to a Carer Well-Being Index produced by the science and technology company Merck.
British carers were more likely than those in other countries to feel unable to take a break and feel their social life is being negatively affected by their responsibilities, its Embracing Carers study found.
Researchers surveyed more than 9,000 unpaid carers across 12 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including 755 UK respondents, between September 3 and October 27 2020.
Seven in 10 unpaid carers in the UK say caring during the coronavirus pandemic has worsened their emotional or mental health, according to a global study spanning 12 countries.
More than three quarters (77%) of UK respondents said they are experiencing unprecedented levels of burnout, according to a Carer Well-Being Index produced by the science and technology company Merck.
British carers were more likely than those in other countries to feel unable to take a break and feel their social life is being negatively affected by their responsibilities, its Embracing Carers study found.
Researchers surveyed more than 9,000 unpaid carers across 12 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including 755 UK respondents, between September 3 and October 27 2020.