Gall darparu gofal a chymorth i rywun arwain yn aml at gostau ychwanegol – o gynnal cartref cynnes i brynu offer meddygol arbenigol. Ochr yn ochr â phenderfyniadau anodd i leihau oriau gwaith neu adael cyflogaeth i ddarparu gofal, gall llawer o ofalwyr di-dâl eu cael eu hunain mewn perygl o ddisgyn i galedi ariannol.
Providing care and support to someone can often lead to additional costs – from maintaining a warm home to purchasing specialist medical equipment. Alongside tough decisions to reduce working hours or leave employment to provide care, many unpaid carers can find themselves at risk of falling into financial hardship.