At some point in their lives, more than half of the population will become informal carers. 66% of women and more than 50% of men will become carers before the age of 75 and will provide care for 20 or more hours a week.
Women make up the largest number of carers, although men are more likely to become carers after the age of 75.
Learn more about the rules on care when you are older in Care Fees Adviser.com.
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