Healthcare
More than 40% of informal caregivers feel no benefits from the legal statute
A study by the Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos) reveals that over 40% of informal caregivers report no positive impact on their mental health or income from the 2019 Informal Caregiver Statute. Data indicates that nearly half of these caregivers face significant psychological and financial difficulties due to the demands of their role, which often requires 20 or more hours of care per week.
Why it matters
If you are an informal caregiver, this study highlights that current state support mechanisms may be insufficient to alleviate the financial and mental health pressures associated with your role, suggesting a need for broader policy reform.Useful?
