young carers
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What is a Young Carer?
What is a Young Carer?
• Young carers look after their mum, dad, brother, sister or someone
else close to them who is unwell or has a disability
What is a Young Carer?• They have more responsibilities (things to do at home) than other
children their age
What is a Young Carer?• Young carers might help someone
who uses a wheelchair, give them medicine, cheer them up if they feel sad or stay at home to keep
them company
Being a Young Carer Can Be...
Lonely
Tiring
Hard to balance
with school work
Brilliant
Edinburgh Young Carers Project
• Have a break• Have fun
• Try out new activities• Meet new friends
What now?
Talk to a teacher
Talk to a friend
Contact Edinburgh Young Carers
Project
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