Results: The key health impacts of being an informal carer were identified as musculoskeletal disorders and psychological issues (such as depression, stress and anxiety), which were categorized as ‘high-risk impact’ areas. Of the 6,482 articles identified through Pubmed/Medline, CINAHL, SpringerLink, Summon, and grey literature, 38 studies were included in the review. Methods: This thematic review was conducted in accordance with an adapted version of the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. This review paper aims to determine the key health impacts of informal caregiving and evaluate support/control methods in the UK. This is equivalent to the total amount of the health care costs, yet the health and wellbeing of carers are often not prioritised. Introduction: The economic contributions made by informal carers in the UK per year mount up to £132 billion.
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