Here in Britain, and perhaps all around the world, people who care for disabled or old people often aren't paid. Nor are they always taken seriously enough by others, including by doctors.
UK Carers Week 2016 begins today.
Here's the press release. This is personal for me because I rely on my partner's loving, unpaid care. Are you a carer? Do you rely on carers? Are you involved in Carers Week?
The email I received from Carers Week says, 'Whatever you get up to this week, we want to hear about it! Share your photos and stories with us on Facebook, Twitter or by sending us an email - we'd love to help you make a noise about everything you're doing to support and celebrate carers. Remember to include @carersweek and #carersweek!'