Carers denied £400m meant to fund more respite breaks

Britain’s five million unpaid carers are being denied millions of pounds in funding for respite breaks and support, according to a report published today. A year after the government allocated an extra £400 million for carers, research shows that spending by health authorities has fallen by £2.4 million. The report discloses that primary care trusts are ignoring government demands to reveal how much is available for carers and the basis for allocation.