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Mirco Magi: How to provide the right mental health support for the ‘sandwich generation’

From a societal perspective, we are expected to juggle everything and deal with whatever is thrown at us. But it's just not that simple. 

Aaron Dryden: What does the evolving political landscape mean for carers in your workforce?

The evolving political landscape emphasises caregiver needs, but employers may need to take the lead in providing support.

Emma Willars: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – helping working carers strike a healthy balance

1 in 3 people will care for a person with dementia in their lifetime, many of whom will have children and a job to manage alongside their caring responsibilities. 

Eldercare benefits can save UK businesses £42,400 annually

The average UK business can save £42,400 in lost productivity, absenteeism, and turnover a year due to employees balancing eldercare responsibilities and work.

Tips for managing work alongside caregiving responsibilities

In light of employees taking 6 sick days per year to care for loved ones, experts have advised on how to manage work alongside caregiving responsibilities.

Employees take 6 sick days a year to look after loved ones 

51% of the UK workforce say their career has been impacted by taking on responsibility for different generations of their family's health and wellbeing.

Ian Wells: Adjusting to reversed roles – becoming a carer for your elder parent

There are a number of ways organisations can support employees and help them balance their role as working carers. Find out how you can make a difference.

Don’t make assumptions about the demographics of carers

This Carers Awareness Week, RedArc warns against making any assumptions about the demographics of unpaid carers and thus wrongly targeting support.

New poll indicates voters want reforms to improve parental leave

67% of respondents feel more inclined to vote for candidates or parties that include better parental leave in their manifesto.

Female caregivers not taking time off when they are mentally or physically unwell

Employers are being urged to understand how caregiving impacts men and women differently and put measures in place that address this.
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