The Carers Trust and the Men’s Health Forum carried out a survey of male carers at the beginning of 2014. The survey revealed many concerning statistic about male carers and made clear that greater support must be made available. This Post outlines some of the main facts revealed by the survey, and the suggestions for changing these statistic for the better.
Male Carer Survey Statistics 2014
- More than a quarter of employed male carers do not describe or acknowledge themselves as a carer to others. – These carers need for support may not be immediately obvious as a result of this and they may miss out on important advice and assistance. Employers and health professionals must be aware of this statistic and make the offer of assistance more readily available.
- Over 100 male carers from the sample group, in the 18–64 age bracket were not working due to their caring role.
- 56% of male carers aged reported an impact on their mental health as a result of being a carer. – It is essential that health and social care professionals identify the male carers and their health care needs. The report makes clear that commissioners should seek to develop services to support this group.
- Eight in ten male carers who are not currently working as a result of their caring role feel as if they miss out on social interaction with friends and family members.
- Four out of ten male carers do not get a break from caring. Also, nearly half of the sample group have not had a carer’s assessment.
- More than half (53%) of male carers felt that the needs of male carers are different to the requirements of female carers.
- The male carers noted their main issues which were; a lack of recognition by society, and men being less likely to seek support for their caring role among other concerns.Male carers also reported a challenge in providing intimate care to women in their care. presents a challenge and that taking on domestic tasks previously undertaken by the person they care for can be difficult.
- Over half of male carers said they did not currently receive help and support from a local carers organisation. Over a quarter of these male carers said this was because they were not aware of the support that may be available to them in their local area.
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