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This section explores the number of unpaid carers under 15 years of age by hours of unpaid help provided per week across multiple years. In the data provided, carers are defined as people who provided regular unpaid personal help or support to a family member, neighbour or friend with a long-term illness, health issue or an issue related to old age or disability.
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