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The importance of unpaid carers and the role for councils in supporting them

Nigel Long, LGIU Associate

  • 15th October 2024
  • England & Wales
  • 12 mins read

In an ageing society, councils face an increasing challenge in providing care and support for their residents. This briefing looks at the range of unpaid carers and their role in assisting local councils in providing good-quality care and support and maintaining independent living.

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