In June 2020 Carers Trust Scotland surveyed 214 carers aged between 12 and 25 to understand their experiences of living and caring during the pandemic. Whilst some have found positives, such as learning a new […]
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2020 Vision: Hear Me, See Me, Support Me
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Carers Trust Scotland
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 101-500
Location: Scotland-wide
“Coping is difficult, but I feel proud”
Perspectives on mental health and wellbeing of young carers
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland Carers Trust Scotland Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance
Year Evidence Completed: 2017
Size of Study: 101-500
Location: Scotland-wide
The report highlights the beginning of research into the impact that caring can have on young carers’ mental health and wellbeing, an issue we do not know enough about. This research is the first in the UK to match young carers and their perceptions of their health and wellbeing against a comparable sample of young people.