Thousands of carers do without food and heat to pay for equipment for loved ones

Up to 3,000 carers told a Family Carers Ireland survey the growing financial strain and isolation makes 'your world shrink' File picture: Pexels

Thousands of carers are cutting back on food and heat to make ends meet while at the same time paying out privately for crucial equipment such as wheelchairs for their loved ones which should be funded by the public system.

That is according to a new report from Family Carers Ireland which spoke to 3,000 carers who said the growing financial strain and isolation makes "your world shrink".