The Global Carer Well-Being Index Who Cares for Carers? Perspectives on COVID-19 Pressures and Lack of Support

This report (86 pages) examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on caregivers worldwide and identifies possible solutions for addressing their needs, both during and after the pandemic.

Organizations:

Embracing Carers

Year: 2021

Languages: English

Format: Document (article, report, guide, etc.), Infographic

Dimension(s) of caregiving:

Repercussions of caregiving
Society and caregiving

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This report (86 pages) examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on caregivers worldwide and identifies possible solutions for addressing their needs, both during and after the pandemic.

The report is based on a survey of 9,000 caregivers from 12 different countries (Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, India and China), conducted by telephone and online between September 3 and October 27, 2020. The results highlight the challenges faced by and global inequalities affecting caregivers in a pandemic context.

An infographic (1 page) presenting the key findings is also available.

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See the infographic