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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Luke O'Reilly

More than half of young carers report increased responsibilities – survey

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More than half of children and young adults who act as carers for their family members in the UK say the time they spend caring has increased in the past year, a survey has found.

Charity Carers Trust found that 56% of the 1,109 children and young adults it surveyed aged under 25 said the time they spend caring has increased in the past year and 47% reported caring for more people than before.

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