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Young carers too

Young carers too. Paula Devine and Katrina Lloyd. Survey of 16 year olds completed by post, online or phone In 2010, 786 took part Response rate: 21%. Young Life and Times. Ever been a carer?. Who cares for whom?. * Respondents could identify more than 1 person.

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Young carers too

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  1. Young carers too Paula Devine and Katrina Lloyd

  2. Survey of 16 year olds completed by post, online or phone In 2010, 786 took part Response rate: 21% Young Life and Times

  3. Ever been a carer?

  4. Who cares for whom? * Respondents could identify more than 1 person

  5. 32% provide care 1 or 2 days per week ... But 52% do this 5 or more days per week 59% spend less than 10 hours per week ... But 10% spend at least 30 hours per week 11% provided care for less than 6 months ... But 21% have done this for at least 5 years Extent of caring

  6. Who does what?

  7. Feelings (+)

  8. Feelings (-)

  9. Snapshot of lives of young carers As with adults, young carers provide care that would otherwise be provided by other agencies, and/or paid by tax revenue Some sources of help - mostly family-based, but little contact with external organisations But what are longer term consequences? Who cares if young carers want to leave home? Final thoughts ...

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