All schools 'should be required to appoint a young carers lead', says charity

Joe Lepper and Amrit Virdi
Thursday, March 14, 2024

The government is being called on to make it a requirement for all schools to appoint a young carers lead to better coordinate their support.

Young carers stuggle to balance education and caring responsibilities, Carers Trust says. Picture: Carers Trust
Young carers stuggle to balance education and caring responsibilities, Carers Trust says. Picture: Carers Trust

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