CARERS in Worcester are being invited to complete a questionnaire to show how caring has affected their employment and income.

The year-long investigation - A Fair Deal for Carers - will examine the state of their finances and their quality of life, with the answers and comments being used to help establish the most effective and appropriate support.

The questionnaire, which has been commissioned by Carers UK, can be accessed on-line at http://www.carersuk.org/Newsandcampaigns/Fairdeal Alternatively, up to 100 hard copies can be ordered by e-mailing Christine.Swarbrick@carersuk.org The deadline for completing and returning questionnaires is Saturday, January 13.