Abstract
Without the contribution of informal carers of disabled, sick and older people, organised social care in England and Wales could not cope. However, carers can often experience financial hardship, poor health and social isolation, and may find it difficult to combine work and care. The government has developed policies to support carers in their caring role, while also introducing measures to assist carers to work, reflecting the emphasis on paid work as a driving force to reduce poverty. This article draws on empirical evidence to assess the effectiveness of financial and labour market support to encourage carers to work. The evidence sheds light on the tensions underlying current measures to help carers work and care.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 139-49 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Benefits |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- carers
- social exclusion, income, poverty