Research and analysis

The lives of young carers in England

Research on young carers and the effect caring has on their lives.

From:
Department for Education
Published
11 February 2016
Last updated
12 January 2017 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

The lives of young carers in England omnibus: January 2017

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-699-8, DFE-RR636

PDF, 1.08 MB, 59 pages

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The lives of young carers in England omnibus: appendices January 2017

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-700-1, DFE-RR637

PDF, 1.38 MB, 104 pages

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The lives of young carers in England

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-555-7, DFE-RR499

PDF, 1.7 MB, 135 pages

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The lives of young carers in England: brief

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-556-4, DFE-RB499

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Details

Reports summarising research into young carers and their families in England, including:

  • their access to support and services
  • the nature of care young carers provide
  • the effect of caring responsibilities on young carers’ health, school life and social life
Published 11 February 2016
Last updated 12 January 2017 + show all updates

  1. Added reports 'The lives of young carers in England omnibus: January 2017' and 'The lives of young carers in England omnibus: appendices January 2017'.

  2. First published.