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Publication, Part of

Personal Social Services Survey of Adult Carers in England, 2021-22

Official statistics, Survey

Publication Date:
23 Jun 2022
Geographic Coverage:
England
Geographical Granularity:
Country, Regions, Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs), Local Authorities
Date Range:
01 Apr 2021 to 31 Mar 2022
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Summary

This report contains findings from the Survey of Adult Carers in England, 2021-22 (SACE). This national survey takes place every other year and is conducted by Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs). The survey seeks the opinions of carers aged 18 or over, caring for a person aged 18 or over, on a number of topics that are considered to be indicative of a balanced life alongside their unpaid caring role.

Highlights

Adult Social Care Data Hub - SACE dashboard

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Support and services satisfaction

Excluding carers that had not received support or services, over a third (36.3 per cent) of carers felt they were very or extremely satisfied, this contrasts to 38.7 per cent in 2018-19. 8.5 per cent of carers felt they were very or extremely dissatisfied, this was an increase from 7.2 per cent in 2018-19.

Carer Finances

Over half (57.2 per cent) of carers reported their caring role had not caused any financial difficulties over the last 12 months, this was an increase from 53.4 per cent in 2018-19.

Carers social contact

Although there has been a steady decline year on year, the proportion of carers who felt they have as much social contact as they want, with people they like decreased more profoundly in 2021-22, from 32.5 per cent in 2018-19 to 28.0 per cent in 2021-22. The proportion that felt they have little social contact and feel socially isolated increased from 17.4 per cent to 20.9 per cent.

Carers encouragement and support

The per cent of carers that feel they have encouragement and support has fallen year on year and most recently from 34.6 per cent in 2018-19 to 31.5 per cent in 2021-22. The per cent of carers that feel they have no encouragement or support increased from 20.7 per cent in 2018-19 to 22.8 per cent in 2021-22.

Last edited: 19 February 2024 4:44 pm