National awareness day for family carers hopes to highlight 'hidden army'

Family Carers Ireland says the unpaid work of over 300,000 people saves the government €10bn a year.

National awareness day for family carers hopes to highlight 'hidden army'

Organisers of the first national awareness day for family carers hope it will shine a light on the work of a "hidden army".

Family Carers Ireland says the unpaid work of over 300,000 people saves the government €10bn a year.

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