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Who are carers?

People from all walks of life and backgrounds are carers - over 3 in 5 people in the UK will become carers at some time in their lives. Caring can be a rewarding experience, yet many face isolation, poverty and ill-health.

Meet just a few of the UK's six million carers -

Sherry Pugh & Terry Nicholls
...care for their young son William, who has Cerebal Palsy.
Rose Fernandes
...cares for her daughter Crystal who was born with Autism
Sam Shakes
...cares for her uncle who has schizophrenia.

Page Last Modified: 31/10/2008

Jill and Rowan

Terry Nicholls and Sherry Pugh

Sam Shakes and her Uncle

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