Types of care or support a young carer might undertake.
Young people take on various caring roles and can include
Practical: housework, shopping, cooking, managing bills
Personal care: washing, dressing, toileting
Physical care: such as helping a parent move around in and outside of the home, lifting, moving and handling or helping with exercises.
Childcare: Taking on the role of a parent ensuring siblings are fed, washed, dressed, supported to school and entertained
Emotional Support: Reassuring the person they care for, listening to their concerns, encouraging them to eat, take medication,
Social Support: Supporting a family member to attend medical appointments, access the shops and public transport.
Communication Support:
Some young carers undertake high levels of care, whereas for others it may be frequent low levels of care. Either can impact heavily on a child or young person if they do not feel they have a strong network of support.