Ignore adult care at our own risk with KareHero's Stephanie Leung and TSB Bank's Angela Gibson
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Working carers are 1.7 times more likely to experience mental health issues and 1.5 times more likely to suffer musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions than their non-caring peers. Without targeted support, the growing burden of adult care threatens not just employee wellbeing, but the resilience and productivity of organisations.
With birth rates falling, chronic illness rising and an ageing population, the UK workforce is already caring for more adults than children. The "sandwich generation" will soon be the largest segment of our workforce. Yet many employers continue to treat adult care as a minor issue, mistakenly assuming that "elderly care" solutions are simply an extension of childcare benefits.
The truth is that adults aged 18–67 need support and they are still very much in the workforce. This is not just a wellbeing issue, it’s a strategic people risk. Is your organisaton ready for this profound shift in care responsibilities?
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Why adult care is the next frontier in workforce wellbeing and why its impact spans financial, physical, social, and mental wellbeing
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The disproportionate impact on female employees, highlighting the financial strain, mental health pressures and career-limiting consequences that drive burnout, attrition, and lost productivity
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How progressive organisations are responding, using policies, benefits and health partnerships with real-world outcomes
- How aligning adult care support with occupational health and workforce planning can reduce stress, lower absence rates and improve retention.
Supplied by REBA Associate Member, KareHero
The #1 adult caregiving support service. Helping employees understand, find and fund their care journey.
