One mum tells UTV of the difficulties she faced after seeking assistance for her daughter while she, herself, went into hospital for major surgery.

Unpaid carers suffering negative health effects seek support

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The research also shows that nearly 90% of the public think Stormont should provide additional support.

Fifth of adults now unpaid carers, report reveals

Charities are calling on the government for urgent help to ease the strain on the 600,000 unpaid carers in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

The Queen praised carers for their "extraordinary" work as she joined the Princess Royal to speak to four carers on a video call.

During Carers Week, carers and related charities have been calling for more support. They say lockdown has made carers lives even harder.

ITV Wales' Paul Davies shares what life is like as a carer for his wife and says it is a strength - not something that holds him back.

Essex County Council are helping to raise awareness of the needs of unpaid carers and create carer friendly communities.

With more than 6.5 million people voluntarily caring for others in the UK, charities are calling for greater understanding of the role.

Information on Carers Week and how people in Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders can get involved locally. 