Young Carers
I’ve been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me
I’ve been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me
Oliver Davis is a young carer for his mum Wendy. His day is busy, but he tries to find some time for his hobbies too
I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I’m worth £10 a day
I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I’m worth £10 a day
As an unpaid carer, no two days are the same, yet they strangely all blend into one. I currently receive Carer’s Allowance which is £76.75 a week – just over 10 pounds a day, less than a dog-walker receives for half an hour of their time
‘It’s too much pressure’: Covid leaves young carers burnt out, lonely and lacking support
‘It’s too much pressure’: Covid leaves young carers burnt out, lonely and lacking support
Carer’s Trust is calling for more support for young carers, after its survey revealed many feel lonely, burnt out and worried.
“Being a young carer limits what other things you can do”
“Being a young carer limits what other things you can do”
Paul McNamee: Time to care for the carers