Workplaces must keep pace with changing services and the growing older generation, Carers UK has said.
Carers UK said it was imperative employers worked together with government and support services to back up employees.
Chief executive Helena Herklots: "As more and more of us juggle work with childcare and support for older and disabled relatives, we need the services and support to back us up.
"It is crucial that carers' organisations, government and employers come together to turn the demographic challenge of rising demand for care into an economic opportunity."
A government and employers working group to support carers stay in work was announced yesterday by services minister Paul Burstow. He was speaking at The Government and Employers for Carers Summit: Supporting Carers to remain in Employment.
Speaking at the summit, Burstow said: "As we prepare to publish plans on the future of care for older and disabled people, this summit has kick-started joint action between government and the business community to work together on helping carers to juggle work and care.
"Helping families to stay in work alongside caring not only helps carers' careers and family finances but is crucial for our workforce and economy."
