Carers Trust identify their 10 priorities for the General Election

Ahead of the General Election on 7 May, Carers Trust wants all political parties to take account of these 10 key priorities for carers:

1. Government needs to commit more funding to social care
2. Give carers a break
3. No charging for carers
4. Carers of people with dementia must be properly supported
5. Carers of people with mental health problems must be identified as key partners
6. Young carers must be identified and supported
7. No cliff edge in support for young adult carers
8. A duty on the NHS to identify carers
9. Quality care and support for all carers
10. Health and care services need to be better coordinated to deliver for carers