Campaign shining a light on work of carers is being launched tomorrow in Galway

A new campaign, aiming to shine a light on the vital role family carers play in society, is being launched in the city tomorrow.

There are over 500,000 family carers in Ireland, and the Heart of Gold Campaign is looking to raise funds and awareness for Family Carers Ireland.

Key speakers including family carers and representatives will be at the launch at the Menlo Hotel tomorrow from 11am

Catherine Cox works with the charity, and says family carers are the backbone of our health services;