A report launched today by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers reveals that for 70% of older carers looking after a sick or disabled relatives or loved ones, it can have a devastating impact on their health.

Florence Burke, director for Scotland for The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, said: "We are recommending low-cost preventative services at local level. It is critical that investment in Scotland, such as the Change Fund, benefits these carers directly."

Source: The Princess Royal Trust for Carers