SOME 370,000 people across Wales are currently caring, unpaid, for a disabled, seriously-ill or older family member or friend.

We know that caring can be a rewarding experience but without the right support many carers find themselves facing financial hardship, ill-health, emotional stress, relationship breakdown and isolation.

Carers Wales wants to find out what life is like for people caring for a loved one in 2016.

The charity has launched its State of Caring 2016 survey, giving carers an opportunity to have their say on the good and the bad – what is working well and what needs to change.

Your views will help Carers Wales to make life better for carers by informing our advice services, campaigns and policy work.

Carers have until April 15 to complete the survey: www.

carersuk.org/survey Following the election on May 5, a new Assembly will be looking at its agenda and priorities, so it has never been more important to let us know what matters to you.

Keith Bowen

Director

Carers Wales