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Briefing: Young Carers and Covid-19

6th April 2020 By Carers Trust Wales

Carers Trust Wales is calling on appropriate bodies to do more to protect the health and wellbeing of young carers.

This briefing sets out the initial areas of concern for the wellbeing of young carers as described by young carers themselves and the professionals that work with them.

Download the Carers Trust Wales Briefing - Young Carers and Covid-19

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