US Edition90% of young carers could be under the radar - and missing out on vital support
ENGLAND AND WALES, AUG 1 – Around 90% of young carers in England and Wales are not registered with local authorities, leaving many without legal protections or essential support, researchers say.
- In developed countries, around 12% of young people provide unpaid care, and these disadvantages are linked to increased depression and anxiety, with about 90% potentially missing statutory help.
- Families increasingly depend on young carers as the demand for unpaid care is projected to grow by 50% between 2000 and 2050 due to ageing populations, chronic illness, and medical technology.
- The FoI shared with Sky News showed 84,256 young carers known to local authorities in England and Wales, a fraction of the estimated 800,000, with many councils offering no extra support during school breaks.
- The UK Department for Education said it urges 'young carers or their families to contact their local authority for help and support', and the Welsh government emphasized support is important.
- Without intervention, we risk undermining the sustainability of health and care systems for decades and future costs include deteriorating mental health and lost opportunities.
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3FM90% of young carers could be under the radar - and missing out on vital support
A Freedom of Information request finds more than 84,000 young carers are known to local authorities in England and Wales - a fraction of the potential 800,000 thought to be helping a loved one in England alone.
Young carers face higher risks of depression, anxiety and lost futures – and most receive no support
Around 12% of teens are unpaid carers and it's harming their prospects. Daisy Daisy/ShutterstockIn developed countries, around 12% of young people provide regular, unpaid care for a family member. It’s work that’s essential, often invisible – and potentially devastating to their mental health. As more families rely on these young carers, many are left without legal protections, recognition, or the support they urgently need. Across Europe, infor…
Over 700,000 young carers aren’t known to local authorities – research
New research from Action for Children shows 84,000 young carers are registered with councils in the UK – a mere fraction of the real number. Yesterday (August 3rd) Action for Children published new research – obtained from a Freedom of Information (FoI) request – showing 84,256 young carers are registered with local authorities across England and Wales. However, separate findings from the University of Nottingham suggest there are an estimated 8…
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