| Description | The report examines the demographic characteristics of carers and provides an indication of unpaid carers who may be in particular need of support. |
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| ISBN | 07559 6254 0 (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | October 2006 |
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| Website Publication Date | October 12, 2006 |
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Dr Judith Harkins and Anna Dudleston, Dudleston-Harkins Social Research Ltd
ISBN 0 7559 6254 0 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Methodology
CHAPTER TWO: PATTERNS OF UNPAID CARE
CHAPTER THREE: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF UNPAID CARERS
Carers compared with non-carers
Care in and out of household
Sole carers
CHAPTER FOUR: ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STATUS BY CARING ROLE
Economic Status
Young carers
Income
Other financial (and inclusion) indicators
CHAPTER FIVE: HEALTH AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
Sole Carers
CHAPTER SEVEN: CHARACTERISTICS OF CARE RECIPIENTS
CHAPTER EIGHT: CONCLUSIONS
Appendix 1: Summary table of regression analysis
Appendix 2: Description of regression
Appendix 3: List of questions and variables used in current analysis
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
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