Who is a ‘young carer’?
A young carer is a person under 18 years old who regularly provides emotional and/or practical support and assistance for a family member who is disabled, physically or mentally unwell, frail, elderly, or who misuses substances.
Having to care for someone can often mean missing school or having to bail on friends. It can put their childhood on the back burner. Many young carers, and the people around them, don’t even realise they’re carers.
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Michelle Palmer
Further Information
The Young Carers in Schools (YCiS) award aims to provide schools with the tools and resources to support young carers and reduce negative impacts, and give them the same access to education and future life chances as their peers.
