State of Caring is the UK’s most comprehensive regular research into the lives and experiences of unpaid carers. It provides an essential source of evidence not only for Carers UK, but also for many other organisations, including Government, local authorities, health and social care services, charities, and carers’ groups.
The State of Caring in Wales reports focus specifically on unpaid carers in Wales, highlighting how their experiences differ from those of carers across the UK and identifying the particular needs of unpaid carers in Wales.
Please find the reports from previous years

State of Caring in Wales 2025: The cost of caring

State of Caring in Wales 2024: The impact on carers health and wellbeing

State of Caring in Wales 2024: The impact on carers' finances

State of Caring in Wales 2023: Health

State of Caring in Wales 2023: Finances

State of Caring in Wales 2022

State of Caring in Wales 2021

State of Caring in Wales 2019

State of Caring in Wales 2018

State of Caring in Wales 2017

In the run-up to the 2026 Senedd election, see what our co-produced Manifesto says about how all parties should support carers