The largest ever study of young carers in Europe has revealed the stark impact that their care-giving responsibilities can have on mental and physical health as well as their education.
The Me-We project looked at the experiences of young carers across six European countries, including the UK, and is urging governmental action to provide better support for these young people.
The study, launched at the EU Parliament last month, estimates that across the UK, eight per cent of young people have caring responsibilities.
The study warns that 60 per cent of UK young carers report mental health problems. Furthermore, 30 per cent report physical health problems and 41 per cent report difficulties at school, including poor academic outcomes (22 per cent) and bullying (37 per cent).
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