Cost-of-living crisis taking ‘devastating’ toll on young carers

Emily Harle
Thursday, March 9, 2023

More than half of children and young people providing unpaid care to family members say the cost-of-living crisis is impacting them or their family, a new report from Carers Trust has found.

Financial pressures and increased responsibilities are detrimental to the wellbeing of young carers. Picture: Egoitz/Adobe Stock
Financial pressures and increased responsibilities are detrimental to the wellbeing of young carers. Picture: Egoitz/Adobe Stock

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