Somerset Young Carers report: You said, we listened
Our Manager and a Local Board member attended a Young Carers Forum meeting to hear the views of young carers on the Somerset Young Carers Service. This took place at the Young People’s Centre in Street.
Key findings
Several common issues that affect both their wellbeing and ability to reach their potential were identified by the young carers.
- Feelings of both physical and emotional isolation.
- Lack of confidence and low self-esteem.
- Difficulty in making friends and building relationships with peers.
- Lack of support and understanding about their caring responsibilities from school and the effect that caring has on issues such as attendance, punctuality and ability to undertake homework.
- A feeling of missing out on their childhood.
- Constantly worrying about their parents and/or siblings when they are not at home.
Read our report
If you need this report in a different format, please email info@healthwatchsomerset.co.uk or call 0800 999 1286.
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Somerset Young Carers report
