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‘It’s Like a Weight Lifted off Your Shoulders’: A Qualitative Study of Adult Carers Taking a Break

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Journal of Family Issues

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Abstract

Journal of Family Issues, Volume 47, Issue 5, Page 642-664, May 2026.
Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting individuals with life-limiting conditions, yet without adequate support, they risk poor health and burnout. Respite care offers carers a temporary reprieve, helping them to sustain their caregiving ...