Covid-19: Being an unpaid carer during coronavirus pandemic
Elaine, from Accrington in Lancashire, provides full-time care for her partner, despite her own health battles.
Nearly two thirds of family carers in the UK say they are worried how they will continue to cope with new lockdowns over winter, according to research by Carers UK.
Elaine spoke to the BBC's Alison Holt about the challenges of caring for Ian, who has multiple sclerosis.