young carers

One-In-Five School Children Are Caring For Relatives At Home, Shock New Figures Reveal

"Systemic" problem sees 800,000 young carers help sick and disabled parents or siblings.
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Young Carers Facing 'Lonely' Summer Holidays As They Look After Relatives

'I dread the extra hours I have to do in the summer holidays as it can get very boring.'
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Children Aged Under 10 Are Having To Care For Family Through The Night

'I just get in her bed so I don’t keep having to get up to check that she’s still okay.'
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How These Sisters' Lives Changed Dramatically When They Became Carers For Their Mum

Donna Plaice suffered a cardiac arrest and lost her vision four years ago.
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