We report the results of research into the experiences of young carers in Barnardo's Young
Carers and Action for Children Young Carers projects. The study involved in-depth …

This briefing examines the issues presented by service users with dual diagnosis for UK
practitioners in health and social care. Confusingly, the term 'dual diagnosis' is used to …

How do you keep the whole family in mind when carrying out social work assessment? How
do you balance the needs of adults and children? How do you ensure that children's welfare …

While research shows that wellbeing among disadvantaged or marginalised young people
is often low, few analyses compare wellbeing across different groups of young people …

Metode For å kunne belyse de ovennevnte problem-stillingene har forfatteren gjort
systematiske søk på anerkjente databaser, og i tillegg funnet frem til referanser i annen …

Family support in its different guises has a long history in our society. In Jane Austen's novel
Emma, first published in 1816, there is a delightfully observed scene where the heroine …

This study explored the perspectives of school Designated Young Carer Leads (DYCLs)
with regards to their practice in identifying and supporting YCs. The purpose of the study …

According to the Office of National Statistics (2011), approximately six million people provide
unpaid care to a family member. The growth of interest in the carer role has helped establish …

The Children and Families Act 2014 defines a young carer as anyone under the age of 18
years old who provides, or intends to provide, care for another person of any age. The …

The public inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbié, published in 2003, drew significant
national and international attention to the failings of public agencies to protect a vulnerable …