The hidden workforce: The experience of carers in Medway

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Medway undertook a survey of carers in Medway.

They found evidence that being a carer can widen health inequalities, particularly for women. There is insufficient data to explore by ethnicity or area of residence.

Carers in Medway face barriers to accessing support and struggle to maintain employment, which are leading to poorer health and wellbeing outcomes.

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General details

Local Healthwatch

Healthwatch Medway

Publication date

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Key themes

Access to services

Health inequality

Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?

Primary research method used

Survey

If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?

N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Adult social care, including care packages and social workers

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views

Does this report feature carers?

Yes

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