Four Desperate Years ; That's How Long Young Carers Wait for Help
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YOUNG carers are left to struggle alone for an average of four years before they receive help to look after their sick or disabled relatives, disturbing research has revealed.
For some it is even worse, with almost one in ten forced to cope single handedly for a decade before their responsibilities are spotted and reduced.See the full content of this document
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Four Desperate Years ; That's How Long Young Carers Wait for Help
As many as 175,000 youngsters are known to be missing out on their childhood because they are burdened with tasks such as administering medication to family members, cooking meals and laundry.
However, a study b...See the full content of this document
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