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More work also needs to be done to establish what forms of support are most beneficial to help unpaid carers balance care and work. We know from engaging with carers and carers’ charities that unpaid carers are not a homogeneous group who all require the same support. During our series of round tables this year, we heard a range of asks ranging from longer unpaid leave and career breaks to improved workplace awareness and paid leave. We also see the specific ask of an on/off care life and support for those caring for seriously ill children. It is clear to us that different carers have different needs, and we must work out which interventions will be most effective before we legislate.