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Young carers and their families

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posted on 2023-06-09, 12:48 authored by Saul Becker, Jo Aldridge, Chris Dearden
Young Carers are children and young people who provide care for an ill or disabled parent or relative in the community, usually within their own home. They perform many of the same domestic, caring and other duties as adult carers, but often without the recognition and support which many adult carers receive. This is the first comprehensive text on young carers and their families. It examines how young carers are perceived, their varied situations, their rights and needs, and uses case studies to illustrate the dynamics of experiences and relationships. It discusses the effects of caring on the child's health and psychosocial development. It considers the policy and legal context for young carers and their families. In particular, the book considers the role and responsibliites of welfare professionals and organisations, offering guidance on how to implement policy to offer the best support. The experiences of young carers in other countries are also considered. Key Features: A topical book for all involved in child and family welfare Case studies highlight the dynamics of experiences and relationships Promotes improvement of policy and practice Authors founded internationally renowned Young Carers Research Group This is a valuable book for all student and practising social workers and community care workers and those involved in service planning and provision. It is essential reading for teachers and for students studying health and social care, social policy, sociology and nursing.

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  • Published

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Place of publication

Oxford

Series

Working Together For Children, Young People And Their Families

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  • Social Work and Social Care Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Editors

Olive Stevenson

Legacy Posted Date

2018-04-10

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