This policy briefing was produced by Carers NI in partnership with Inspire Wellbeing. It draws primarily on testimony and stories from unpaid carers in Northern Ireland about the impact of the cost of living crisis on their mental health. 

Analysing testimony and stories from unpaid carers in Northern Ireland highlights the myriad of ways that the cost of living crisis is driving and exacerbating mental ill-health among our carer population. The briefing provides and overview of common themes and experiences highlighted by local carers.