The State of Caring 2024-2025

In 2024, Crossroads and the Department of Health and Social Care released a survey asking carers to tell us about what life is like for carers and how caring impacts on everyday life.

We asked a mix of closed questions (ones with a list of answers to pick from) and open questions (ones which let people write in their own answers).

In total, 370 carers responded to the survey which provided a valuable insight into the caring role and the importance of making sure there is support available for carers within our community. 

Based on the findings from the survey, we have now published the State of Caring in the Isle of Man 202-2024 report. 

The report reveals the pressures and challenges facing carers in the Isle of Man and highlights the continued need for our Island’s carers to be adequately supported to enable them to continue their caring role whilst balancing their own needs.

The report is available via the link below: 

The State of Caring in the Isle of Man 2024-2025

Next Steps

The findings outlined in the report continue to support the Carers Strategy Steering Group to deliver actions and initiatives that will address the issued being raised. The report continues to highlight the importance of listening to the voices of carers and we are committed to finding ways to make sure the views and experiences of carers, of all ages, are heard.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care and building strong relationships with third sector and statutory partners for the betterment of carers in the Isle of Man.