There are over 800,000 Young Carers between the ages of 7 and 17 reported in the UK.
Many of them will not receive help because of the lack of resources in their communities, social stigmas, cultural factors and much more.
Who Are Young Carers?
Who Are Young Carers Really?
According to the NHS, Young Carers are children and young people aged up to 18 years of age who provide regular or ongoing care and emotional support to a family member who is physically or mentally ill, disabled, or misuses substances.
We understand that a lot of young people may not have thought of themselves as Young Carers, we understand. It can be kind of strange to call yourself something, especially when you have been caring for someone unassisted. Yucan recognises the disparities of support for young people with ongoing responsibilities who may come from working-class and/or ethnic minority communities.
Looking after your younger siblings, doing the grocery shopping and cooking while others are unable, translating languages…we recognise it all, and we are here to help.
Facts and Figures
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Young Carers suffer from mental health issues
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Of Young Carers in the UK care for over 50 hours
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Is how much unpaid carers save the UK economy which is an average of £19,336 per carer, yet a young carer’s allowance is not in place to help them
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Young Carers are 1.5 times more likely to be from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups
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87% of LGBTQIA+ Young Carers had suffered from bullying from their peers and/or loved ones while providing care
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Young Carers feel lonely
Think you’re a young carer?
If you feel like you are a young carer or young person with ongoing responsibilities and want to learn more on ways your local community and Yucan could support you, please fill out our contact us form and we will get in touch.