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Carers stories from other websites
The following stories have been selected from other internet sources and will open in a new window.My parent has a brain injury (added 23.12.11)
Written by neuropsychologist Jo Johnson, this book about caring for a parent with a brain injury, is aimed at young people aged 11 years to early adulthood. It costs £9.99 and is available from Headway. For more details visit www.headway.org.uk
What do we care? Young carers talk to Oritse Williams of JLS (added 16.8.11)
Young carers tell their stories and interview Oritse Williams of JLS, himself a young carer in the past. He gives advice about surviving the problems of being a young carer and making the best of what they have. Watch the click on www.youtube.com
YouTube video clips
There are over 175,000 young carers in the UK. They have been catapulted into maturity and responsibility by caring for someone with a physical or learning disability, illness or substance dependency at home. Just who are young carers? What brings tears and smiles to their lives and where is the support? This youtube film was made by the young people who access Family Action Young Carers group Islington. It is made by young carers and tries to answer those questions. Watch the vfilm clip on www.youtube.com
Becky's Story
Becky is 17 years old and is a carer for two people - her mum who has MS and her older sister who has cerebral palsy. Read her story at www.youngcarers.net
Sam's story
Sam is 14 and dreams of becoming a doctor. He lives with his eight-year-old sister and his mum. His mum has diabetes and has trouble walking. Because Sam’s mum finds it difficult to walk, she spends a lot of time indoors and relies on Sam to help her and his sister. Read Sam's story at www.nhs.uk
Nikki’s story
Nikki is 16 and looks after her brother, who is autistic, and her mum, who has fibromyalgia. Read Nikki's story at: www.connexions-360.com
Watch this BBC video of the life of a young carer looking after her mother who has bi-polar disorder. The is a comparison of Leigh and her best friend's typical day, as part of BBC coverage on child carers.
Hammersmith and Fulham Bubblycrew - website for the Hammersmith and Fulham Young Carers Project
The experiences of young carers in Hammersmith and Fulham.
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