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Son who cares for mum, 95, feels like 'second-class citizen' amid support worry

David Hiscox cares for his 95-year-old mum Peggy, who has dementia and is bed-bound.

21 Aug

'A death warrant': Mum's warning over son's care needs

The mother of Lee Martin from Enniskillen has told UTV if her son is placed in a home it will be "signing his death warrant".

25 Jun

Unpaid carers facing multi-million pound bill

Between 2021-24 there were over 6,500 carers allowance overpayment breaches referred to the Department for Communities debt management.

10 May

Northern Ireland’s unpaid carers being left behind by new law, campaigners warn

'Pressure release valve': The new law guaranteeing leave for unpaid carers

Unpaid carer left feeling more support will only be available when she dies

Woman who cares for sister says unpaid carers are 'at the bottom of the pile'

'Unpaid carers save NI’s health service £5.8 billion a year'

Half of unpaid carers report feeling depressed

Carers forced into difficult financial choices over benefits shortfall

Council workers protesting as 'cuts' made to care services

'It takes a toll on you': One in five carers unable to remember last break

The day trips and dancing helping those with dementia

Respite prices soar as full-time carers are hit with burnout

From two incomes to none: What it really costs to be an unpaid carer