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Out of work, seeking work, in work& .. 4q&  INVISIBLE (Unemployed Carers)$| 6 out of 10 carers give up work to care 7000  8000 per annum loss of income Anxiety, stress, loss of self-esteem,  fractured social networks Limited policy to support carers not to work* &FRUSTRATED (Carers seeking employment)&'&$$ Lack of knowledge of Services & Benefits School holidays, illness, regular appointments Respite, lack of time & confidence, financial constraints Changes in caring situation:   JUGGLING (Carers in employment) $:3.75 million carers work 1.5 million carers work full time. 12% caring for more than 20hrs a week 15 25% of employees work & care 1 in 7 of the workforce (JUGGLING Why work and care?(vSocial (support) network Reduced isolation More money Self-confidence and motivation Skills from caring to work roles !JUGGLING Why not to work and care""(TEconomically disadvantaged - 12%  carer pay gap Tiredness, apathy, lack of concentration, guilt Keep caring hidden. 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