There are 2,540 unpaid carers in Orkney delivering support over a range of hours. This does not include paid care workers or those who are volunteering.- NHS Inform Unpaid carers also come in a range of ages, but in Orkney most (1,065) are between the ages of 50 to 64. There are, however, 44 unpaid … Continue reading “I do worry about how I will manage in the future.” The Invaluable Role of the Unpaid Carer