Young carers

Young carers often have responsibility for looking after a parent or sibling. There are a number of reasons why a person would require a carer including physical or sensory impairments or mental health problems. SCIE resources highlight the importance of ensuring young carers are supported to access education and leisure.

Social Care TV: Parental mental health and child welfare - a mother's story
SCIE Social Care TV video
Published: May 2012

Think child, think parent, think family
SCIE At a glance 9
Published: July 2009

Social Care TV: Parental mental health and child welfare - a young person's story
SCIE Social Care TV video
Published: May 2012

Social Care TV: Parental mental health and child welfare - the practitioners' perspective
SCIE Social Care TV video
Published: May 2012

Think child, think parent, think family
SCIE At a glance 9
Published: July 2009

Think child, think parent, think family: a briefing for senior managers
SCIE At a glance 32
Published: November 2010

Think child, think parent, think family: a guide to parental mental health and child welfare
SCIE Guide 30
Published: July 2009

The health and well-being of young carers
SCIE Research briefing 11

Experiences of children and young people caring for a parent with a mental health problem
SCIE Research briefing 24