LIMERICK people are being urged to recognise the contribution of family carers by nominating them for Carers of the Year Awards and Young Carer of the Year Award 2013.The awards celebrates those who provide unpaid care to frail older people and those with disabilities and terminal illness. According to the Carers Association, there are 8,000 family carers in Limerick and carers across Ireland save the health budget over four billion euro each year. A recent survey found that 87 per cent of people said their roles were highly stressful and have contributed to a decline in their own health and wellbeing. www.carersireland.com
