Carers & work
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Three out of five of us will become a carer at some stage in our lives. Many of us will find ourselves becoming carers overnight whilst still holding down a full-time job. Here we explain your rights as an employee with caring responsibilities and your options - outlining the support you are entitled to both in and out of employment.
All employees are entitled to support while working if they are carers. Find out the ways your employer can assist you with your caring responsibilities.
Three million carers currently combine the normal stresses of a paid job with the exacting demands of caring, but this takes its toll. Explore your options if you are thinking about leaving work.
If you are a carer and looking for work, find out more about the assistance, advice and training you may need.
