Broadcaster and journalist, Kate Garraway, has taken to social media to speak out about the challenges faced by carers and the need for them to receive more support.
Taking the opportunity provided by Carers Week, Kate spoke to Carers First. Responding to our recent survey results that showed 70% of carers don’t feel adequately supported, Kate said: “This needs to change.”
Kate cared for her late husband Derek until his death and has produced a series of documentaries for ITV that highlight their journey and the situation faced by other carers. Aware that she is in a relatively privileged position compared to many others, she added that that gave her the desire to “speak up now on behalf of everyone else.”
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