More than a million unpaid carers in the UK are living in poverty, with one in 10 struggling to afford essentials like food and heating.
Campaigners highlight that despite being praised as heroes, unpaid carers face harsh financial realities and urge the government to address the issue of carer poverty.
The carer's allowance system is criticized for being flawed, discouraging part-time work for carers, which perpetuates their financial struggles.
Emily Holzhausen from Carers UK emphasizes the disturbing reality of unpaid carers living in poverty and urges for urgent government action.
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