Young Carers

At Llantwit Major we are aware that some pupils may be young carers.

A young carer is;

“A person under 18 years old who care's for a member of their family with an illness, disability, mental health condition or an addiction.”

Young carers may support the family by regularly:

• Completing practical tasks (cooking, housework and shopping)
• Physical care (lifting or helping some use the stairs)
• Personal care (bathing, washing, dressing and toileting)
• Managing the family budget (collecting benefits and prescriptions)
• Managing medication
• Looking after younger siblings
• Helping someone communicate

Research in 2010 suggests there are at least 700,000 young carers in the UK, many of whom do not realise they are a young carer.

At Llantwit Major we have a young carers operational lead. We are committed to identifying and supporting the needs of young carers.