Views wanted on support available for carers

Carers on the Isle of Man are being asked to share their experiences of the pressures on them and support available to help inform future policies and services.

Crossroads Isle of Man along with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have launched a survey for carers to understand challenges they currently face.

A similar survey ran two years ago, with the results published in a report by Crossroads, which then informed the carers strategy approved by Tynwald in June.

The survey, which runs until 29 November, covers the impacts of caring roles on health, wellbeing, finances, work, education and lifestyle, as well as the support available.

The 2021 census showed there were more than 4,869 people over the age of 10 identified as providing care or support for someone with a long-term condition, illness or disability.

Results from the last survey, which ran in 2022, showed the majority of the 560 respondents said their responsibilities had adversely affected their health and wellbeing and many individuals struggled juggling their role with work commitments.

The organisation said the latest survey had been designed to enable it and the DHSC to understand if and how the needs of carers had changed, and would enable a joined up approach between the two bodies.

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