Young Carers

25th Jan 2017

More than 160,000 children may be classed as young carers, a recent report by the Children's Commissioner revealed. Yet time and again, these children are being failed by a system and falling through the cracks due to poor support and piecemeal provision. And, in this time of austerity, this situation...

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While mental health awareness week is crucial for highlighting the destructive nature of mental illness, one group of people remain largely off the radar when it comes to mental health issues. Young Carers. These children and young people are hidden from view for most of the time, living their lives...