Name: Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer? By Jo Aldridge
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Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer? Summary

Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer?: A Guide for Children, Family and Professionals by Jo Aldridge

Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has Multiple Sclerosis and depression.

Part of the best-selling Can I Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home. It describes what young carers like Carly do, and the practical and emotional impact caring can have on home and school life, both positive and negative. It also explains what support is available for young carers, including from family, friends and teachers as well as other professionals and online. Carly's story will help young carers explore their worries and concerns, and help family members and professionals support young carers.

Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer? Reviews

I warmly welcome this important new resource for young carers. For much too long young carers have been a 'hidden army', often misunderstood whilst struggling to support a much- loved family member, maintain their education and look to the future. That future can seem very frightening, but this book offers not only a range of practical information for young carers and those who support them. It reminds us of the importance of relationships and peer support and the real possibility of a good and valued life as a young carer. -- Dame Philippa Russell, Vice-President, Carers UK
Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer? is packed with important insights into the range of struggles that children with caring responsibilities will relate to. Presented in a gentle, positive and accessible way it will be helpful to the many children with caring roles, their friends, family and those who support them. -- Daniel Phelps, The University of Winchester, www.youngcarers.info
While this story and its good accompanying black and white pictures is aimed at younger people, it will also be excellent for adults who work with young carers and need to understand what they may be dealing with. There are useful resources at the back of the book, both for children and families and for professionals. An excellent and moving story about one young carer and the problems she faces on a daily basis. -- Healthybooks

About Jo Aldridge

Jo Aldridge is Professor of Social Policy and Criminology at Loughborough University. She is also director of the Young Carers Research Group. Jo has published extensively in social policy, health and social care, specifically in the areas of children's rights, mental health and domestic violence.

Jack Aldridge Deacon is a postgraduate researcher at the University of Nottingham, UK and an illustrator.

Additional information

Sku

GOR010638932

ISBN 13

9781785925269

ISBN 10

1785925261

Title

Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer?: A Guide for Children, Family and Professionals by Jo Aldridge

Author

Jo Aldridge

Series

Can I tell you about...?

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Year published

20181221

Number of pages

56

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer? Jo Aldridge

Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer? by Jo Aldridge

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Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer? Summary

Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer?: A Guide for Children, Family and Professionals by Jo Aldridge

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About Jo Aldridge

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