Issue

Young Carers

6 stories · discussed at 3 council meetings · 6 councils

Children and young people who provide care and support to a family member who has a chronic illness, disability, or mental health problem. Individuals who provide care for family members or friends with a chronic illness or disability. Children and adolescents who provide care for a family member with a chronic illness or disability. Children and young people who provide care for a family member with a chronic illness, disability, or mental health problem, facing unique pressures and requiring specific support.

Latest stories

  1. New focus on young carers in Sutton Sutton's Health and Wellbeing Board has committed to enhancing support for young carers as part of a renewed focus on the Joint Carers Strategy. The strategy, which aims to... Sutton 9 September 2026
  2. Carers Charter refreshed for next decade Carers Charter refreshed for the next decade Barking and Dagenham 19 March 2026
  3. Thousands of young carers in Barnet remain unidentified despite improved identification efforts Thousands of young carers in Barnet remain unidentified, with an estimated 6,500 individuals aged five to 17 living in the borough, according to a report presented to the... Barnet 14 March 2026
  4. New carers' charter to be adopted by council Richmond Council is set to adopt a new charter aimed at supporting unpaid carers across the borough, with a focus on improving their health, wellbeing, and access to essential... Richmond upon Thames 30 January 2026
  5. Barnet Appoints Councillor Alison Moore as Food Champion, Discusses Task Force Updates Barnet Council has appointed Councillor Alison Moore, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, as the new Councillor Food Champion. Barnet 13 December 2025
  6. Kingston Underestimates Young Carer Numbers: Report Kingston upon Thames is significantly underestimating the number of young carers in the borough, according to a report presented at the Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel... Kingston upon Thames 28 October 2025