The impact of caring on a young person's emotional and physical wellbeing - Young Carers
Caring can affect a young person in different ways.
Physical health
Young carers are often severely affected by caring through the night, repeatedly lifting a heavy adult, a poor diet, and a lack of sleep.
Emotional wellbeing
Stress, tiredness, and mental ill-health are common for young carers.
Socialisation
Young carers often feel different or isolated from their peers and have limited opportunities for socialising. A quarter of young carers in the UK said they were bullied at school because of their caring role (Carers Trust, 2013).
Stable environment
Young carers can experience traumatic life changes such as bereavement, family breakups, losing income and housing, or seeing the effects of an illness or addiction on the person they care for.
Education
Irregular attendance, poor timekeeping, lack of concentration, difficulties with homework.
Restricted training and employment choices
Lack of time for personal development and poor flexibility in work practices.
Supporting the Health & Wellbeing of Young Carers
As a result, caring responsibilities have a significant impact on a pupil's learning
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