Half of ‘sandwich generation’ have under 35 minutes a day to themselves

Aviva reports “Research commissioned by Aviva shows almost four million UK adults are ‘sandwiched’ between a dependent child and an adult relative who requires care.  Almost half of those in the sandwich generation have four hours or less for themselves each week – less than 35 minutes a day.

Around one third of time-poor ‘sandwich generation’ adults feel that caring duties have negatively impacted their mental health and quality of life.  Aviva’s Interim Chief People Officer says it’s “crucial” that employers do more to support workers who are also carers.”  Read the full findings