The aim of the strategy is to ensure that children and young people are protected from inappropriate caring and have the support they need to learn, develop and thrive, to enjoy positive childhoods and to achieve against all the Every Child Matters outcomes.
This study, funded for one year by Surrey Young Carers, Action for Carers (Surrey) uses a variety of methodologies to gather the views of young adult carers, families and professionals, and investigates the needs, identification and barriers to accessing provision that face young carers aged 16-24 living in the County for Surrey.
The focus of this paper is on young carers and how personalisation and whole family approaches can support them to have the opportunities that other young people enjoy.
What is it like to be a child with a parent who is mentally ill - and how does Barnardo's make a difference? This report looks at the issues involved and recommends changes to the help families are given.