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Good practice Guide

The Young Carers Initiative has written a practice guide for those who work to support young carers and their families entitled:

'Making it Work: Good practice with young carers and their families'

It is published in partnership with The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

'Making it Work' includes information on a variety of subjects including: 

-Why do children take caring roles within the family?
-Emotional impact & Long-term effects
-Listening to children within a ‘whole-family’ context
-Caring for a brother or sister
-Good Practice in Schools

To download your free PDF copy Click here . (Download time approx 60seconds)

To download Making it Work part 2, containing resources for work with young carers and their families click here.  

Executive Summary download [PDF]

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