The UK faces a growing crisis in social care as projections show an increase from current informal caregivers to nearly 4 million in the next decade, driven by an aging population.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns that the current paid care services are insufficient, noting that since 2016, only a fifth of over-65s needing care have turned solely to paid services.
Carers like Ruth Holden exemplify the struggle many face, as they balance care responsibilities with financial pressures, especially when seasonal support like food vouchers cease during holidays.
The report emphasizes the need for a government initiative to address the imminent care crisis, proposing the establishment of a task force to explore support for informal caregivers.
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