One of the ways to avoid the costs of private elderly care is to look after elderly relatives at home.

Thousands of young people care for older family members in the home.

But part-time carers need support from the government.

Representatives from carers’ groups were in Westminster this week to lobby for better support.

Whether it’s funding or respite care, proper support can have a massive impact on the quality of life of carer.

One of the young carers meeting MPs this week said: "It's great to have the chance to visit Parliament and have our views and needs listened to. We hope that this means services will start improving for us and our families."