Lack of respite putting carers at risk of depression and worse says survey

Carers are suffering immense emotional and physical strain leading to depression and worse, according to a survey of carers by national disability charity Vitalise.More than 80% of carers surveyed said they put the health of the loved one they care for before their own wellbeing.  Meanwhile, some 60% said that a lack of time away from caring leads them to feelings of depression, while a further 60% said that long periods without a break resulted in their getting angry at the person they care for. But despite the obvious risks, Vitalise found that 4 out of 10 (39%) carers have