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‘Grossly unfair’ rule could be penalising 19,000 young carers

12/06/2024

A ‘grossly unfair’ Carer’s Allowance rule could mean more than 19,000 young adult carers are missing out on support while they study, a charity has warned.

Young carers penalised by unfair ‘21 hour rule’

18/03/2024

Young carers who are dependent on Government support are unfairly penalised by the benefits system, a coalition of civil society organisations says.

Young carers let down by system, 'damning' report says

14/11/2023

The first ever parliamentary inquiry on young carers has revealed the ‘devastating impact’ of care responsibilities on their education, wellbeing and prospects.

Unpaid carers hit by ‘spiralling’ cost of living

09/03/2023

More than half of children and young adults who are caring for family members say that the time they spend caring has increased this year, new survey reveals.

Half of young carers ‘feel responsible’ for providing a good Christmas

20/12/2019

Nearly half of young carers feel responsible for giving their family a good Christmas, according to a new survey.

Young carers are ‘slipping through the cracks’, says report

24/02/2016

Young carers are not being provided with the early support they require from schools and local authorities, says children’s charity.

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