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Cancer carers on the rise, survey suggests
According to a survey by YouGov, the number of people caring for someone with cancer in the UK has risen to almost 1.5 million.
Research by Macmillan Cancer Support shows that family and friends are now spending an average of 17.5 hours a week looking after a loved one who is affected by the disease. One in five of those surveyed claimed they care for someone with cancer for over 35 hours per week.
The YouGov survey collated the responses from over 6,000 cancer carers aged 16 and over in the UK. The study estimated that the number of cancer carers in 2016 is 1,416,000 compared to 1,080,000 in 2011.
Macmillan has called on the government to recognise the specific needs of such people in the new carers’ strategy for England.
Fran Woodard, of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “One of the reasons carers don't get support is because they don't know it's available. In fact, many don't consider themselves to be carers because they're acting out of kindness and love.
"We simply can't expect carers to keep bearing the brunt so we need to support health and social care professionals to let carers know that there is help available which they're entitled to."
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