One carer per month kills the person they look after in England and Wales, research shows
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Kirsten Robertson
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Summary
Research reveals that one carer per month in England and Wales kills the person they are looking after. The article highlights the case of Stefania Glowka, who killed her mother in what a judge described as an "extraordinary and deeply sad" case. Experts call for urgent changes to support systems for unpaid carers, noting that while such cases are still rare, they represent a hidden crisis in caregiving that needs greater awareness and intervention.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOne carer a month across England and Wales goes on to kill the person they are looking after, research shows
An 'extraordinary and deeply sad' case
Cases like Glowka's are still rare in the UK
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