Liz is one of tens of thousands of men and women in Northern Ireland who receive a home care package.
One in five school pupils have caring responsibilities at home, a North Yorkshire charity says.
'It's a full-time job caring for my family'
Experts raise concerns there are not enough staff to meet the demands of Jersey's ageing population.
Beverley Ross, 67, delays her retirement so she can look after other people like her mum.
Wiltshire Council decides to extend the Shared Lives scheme.
Retiree, 73, cares for his wife and daughter but says financial and practical help has eroded away.
Lynn Kiddy, from Bilborough, says she helps look after her father, mother and sister every day.
Sue Morton believes social care policies are financially driven and not people-focused.
