Informing Policy: Young Carers

Dr Edward Janes from WISERD investigates the wider spectrum to better support and identify those with problematic responsibilities.

Despite young carers featuring in policy for over 25 years, challenges remain concerning how we identify and support a population who often want to remain hidden. This has led to most research being conducted through young carer projects with those most in need of support, resulting in the perception of young carers as a small group with substantial responsibilities.
In contrast, Dr Janes’ research focuses on why caring impacts vary for different children depending on their individual experiences.

This session will argue that, while the focus of policy should be to support those with greatest need, investigation of the wider population is vital to helping school and health professionals understand the diversity of need and when caring becomes problematic.

We also have expert insight from Dr Tim Bull and Lilli Spires from Carers Trust

Our Informing Policy webinar series is a space where academics can offer their research expertise and insights to inform policy development on contemporary challenges facing society. Find out more: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/impact-and-innovation/informing-policy-webinar-series

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