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.
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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
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Somerset Young Carers report