Within this debate it is important to highlight the particular needs of young carers, of which there are reckoned to be 175,000, some of whom care for over 50 hours per week. Young carers provide support in families with a range of problems, including physical or mental ill health. While the challenges young carers face are gaining more recognition, more still needs to be done to support these young people. The most recent survey of young carers shows there has been some improvement in school attendance. Evidence from projects of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers highlight the difficulties that still prevail, which include falling asleep in class and experience of bullying and isolation from peers.
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