A Cross-European Study of Informal Carers' Needs in the Context of Caring for Older People, and their Experiences with Professionals Working in Integrated Care Settings.

Informal carers need better support in caring for their own health. Health professionals should have regular contact with informal carers and proactively engage them in ongoing needs assessment, setting action plans for addressing their needs, and identifying/accessing appropriate support services. This will be important if informal carers are to continue their caregiving role without adverse effects to themselves.