Tracking the mental health of home-carers during the first COVID-19 national lockdown: evidence from a nationally representative UK survey.

Elise WhitleyKelly ReeveMichaela Benzeval

Published in: Psychological medicine (2021)

The mental health of home-carers deteriorated more during lockdown than non-carers. Policies that reinstate support for them and their care-recipients will benefit the health of both vulnerable groups.

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