Understanding carers’ experiences during the pandemic
We wanted to gain a greater understanding of carers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. We included a short evaluation for people who had used Newcastle Carers’ services.
Carers saw a significant increase in the amount of care they provided during the pandemic. Because of this, many carers felt they struggled to cope and there was an impact on carers’ mental health. Social and emotional wellbeing was heavily impacted during the pandemic, with most carers feeling more isolated.
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We also compared findings with a North Tyneside survey, looking at the similarities and differences in carers' needs in the two local authority areas.
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