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Carers and COVID-19: Hunger and mental health

Although we've been clapping for carers throughout the pandemic, research has found that a number of them are silently facing unthinkable hardships

18 June 2020
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A paper bag with groceries sits on a kitchen worktop

Dr Matthew Bennett examines why carers are silently facing unthinkable hardships, despite the heightened profile since the pandemic.

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