Working Carer Survey 2021

Are you a working Carer? Help us understand more about the experience of being a working Carer

With 2 in every 3 people caring during a lifetime, we’re keen to understand how employers are supporting their employees who may balance work with a caring responsibility. Right now, working carers are living with the compounded effects of Covid-19, which may include balancing work, care and other responsibilities like home schooling too. We're interested to learn about your caring experiences so we can support you and your employer now and in the future. Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey

1.Are you presently caring for a friend or family member?

Yes

2.If you are not caring at present, can you foresee a time when you might one day care in the future for someone close to you?

Yes

3.How has the impact of Covid-19 affected your work?

I've been furloughed

I've had to work from home

I've continued to go to my place of work

I am self-employed, so continue to support my business

4.How has Covid-19 impacted on your caring role whilst working?

I've had greater flexibility to care because I've been working from home/was furloughed for a time

I've had to balance work, care and other responsibilities ie. home schooling

other

5.How has the impact of Covid-19 affected your wellbeing at work?

I feel more worried and anxious about my work

I feel under pressure from my employer

I am struggling to cope with my workload

I feel supported by my employer/work colleagues

Other (please specify)

6.Please let us know a little about who you care for now, or who you might be caring for in the future?

Friend

Relation

Adult

Child with care needs

8.How many hours per week do you care?

9.Do you think your caring will increase as time moves on?

Yes

N/A

10.How old are you?

18-40

41-64

65-84

85+

11.What is your gender?

Male

Female

Other

12.Do you work?

Full time

Part-time

13.Do you feel your caring role impacts on your ability to work?

Yes

Not yet, but expect it do so.

Not yet, and don't expect it to do so.

14.Do you anticipate having to make a decision in the future about reducing your hours at work or even leaving employment?

Yes

15.Is your employer aware you are caring outside of work?

Yes

16.Do you consider your employer supportive of your caring role outside of work?

Yes

Somewhat

17.How do you feel your employer could be more helpful?

Other (please specify)

18.If your employer is supportive of your caring role, please can you tell us a little about how your employer helps you to balance your work with care?

Other (please specify)