The Carers Tryst is seeking volunteers from different backgrounds to mentor the charities and services it supports. Petra Kendall-Raynor reports

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One of the UK's largest charities for carers is calling on healthcare professionals to become volunteer mentors in a bid to improve services. There are seven million carers in the UK and the Carers Trust was formed in 2012 through the merger of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care. The charity says it works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone caring for a family member or friend. Along with its partners - including 124 independent carer centres, 73 Crossroads Care schemes and 107 young carers' services - the charity provides information, advice, education, training and employment opportunities for carers.