The young people, who attended the Young Carers Festival on 27-29 June (see p14), also wanted to know why no Government minister has attended the national event in the past four years. They are calling for a meeting with Hodge, who will be sent a video of the festival.
Hodge gave organisers the following statement: "Your voices have been vital in letting us know what action is needed. And it is vital that you go on telling us - letting us know what you need, what works for you and where we need to do more."
More than 1,500 young carers attended the weekend event in Hampshire, which was organised by The Children's Society and East Hampshire YMCA.
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