Research
Research review - Children with caring responsibilities – young carers
Author: Dr Jo Aldridge, professor of social policy in the department of Social Sciences and director of the Young Carers Research Group, Loughborough University BIOG
Last Updated: 21 August 2012
Publication Date: 01 April 2007
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Introduction
The development of research on young carers: numbers and outcomes
Evidence-based policy and practice
New directions in research: the needs and participation of young carers
- Young carer assessments
- Understanding the needs of young carers
- Participation
References
Introduction
Young carers are children and young people under the age of 18 who help to provide care for a sick or disabled relative (usually a parent) in the home (see also, Becker, 2000).
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