The survey was carried out by Carers Week, which is made up of several different charities.

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Carers Week is organised by 7 national charities: Carers UK, Counsel and Care, Crossroads Care, Help the Hospices, Macmillan Cancer Support, Parkinson's UK and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

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The festival, organised by the Children's Society as part of National Carers Week, will allow the youngsters to participate in sporting activities like football and sailing - activities they do not normally get a change to enjoy.

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