Listen "Challenge Poverty Week - IN FOCUS - Unpaid Carers"
Episode Synopsis
This shmu IN FOCUS episode for The Poverty Alliance's Challenge Poverty Week explores the experiences of unpaid carers. We highlight the vital role these individuals play in supporting family members, friends, or loved ones who require assistance due to age, disability, or illness, often without financial compensation. The episode delves into the emotional, physical, and financial pressures that unpaid carers face, particularly how their roles can lead to financial instability and poverty. Through interviews with carers and experts, the program sheds light on the societal and economic value of unpaid care, as well as the urgent need for better support and recognition. The episode encourages viewers to reflect on the invisible challenges faced by these carers and the importance of policy reforms to alleviate their burdens.
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