Professionals and businesses can support carers in your own settings. Starting with the most important obstacle, which is to recognise the carers in your own setting – as well as helping them to recognise their own status as unpaid carers. 

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In a health setting, you may help carers by managing their expectations and listening to them as experts in the care of your patient. In education, you could create a dedicated young carers lead and organise regular young carer groups. The challenge of work and caring is huge, leading to some carers finding it difficult to continue working. Businesses can really help by becoming aware of the issues and responding with creating carer friendly work practices such as flexible working and emergency leave, which will lead to positives for your business.