The institute warns that "unsustainable caring arrangements and breakdowns in family relationships" combined with a general shortage of housing options means some young adult carers are living in situations "which have a serious impact on their physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing".
Despite this, "young adult carers do not appear to be recognised as a group requiring specific housing-related support," the policy review concludes. There is also no specific data on the extent of homelessness among the group.
The publication of the Carers Action Plan in June 2018 by the Department of Health and Social Care marked the first time that the needs of carers aged 16-24 had been addressed in a national strategy.
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