Children and Young People

Action for Family Carers

A significant of this work is helping to raise awareness of what an unpaid carer is so that people know there is support available to help them.

We funded a schools co-ordinator who is helping to identify young carers in Braintree schools.

James Clarke, chief executive of AFFC, said: “The majority of young people helping to take care of a parent or sibling will not label themselves as a ‘young carer’ because their role is just the norm for them. However, the pressure they are under can significantly affect their lives, not least their childhood where they invariably miss out on opportunities that other young people take for granted.”