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Wales Report: 300K Unpaid Carers Struggle for Support

4/1/2026

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Story summary
  • A Senedd health and social care committee report finds more than 300,000 unpaid carers in Wales.
  • Michelle Rees, caring for her disabled daughter, says carers feel used and the allowance is insufficient.
  • The report notes declines in carers’ mental and physical health, with isolation and burnout.
  • The Welsh government has allocated additional funding to carer support, aligning with the report's recommendations for better identification and more support.