Are You Aware We Care
There is a “hidden army” of young carers in the UK, a recent study reveals that 800,000 secondary aged young people in England are caring for a parent or sibling. This series follows six young and young-adult carers, hearing their stories, giving them a voice and learning about the daily challenges at different stages of life.
We uncover their feelings, and find out what help they need to achieve. We talk to the people around them to see how different their lives are compared to peers, and hear from schools, young carer leads and unearth what additional support they might or might not receive, discovering how well known and understood their situation is.
These young people are so inspirational, and so articulate. They have had to grow up quickly with their voices, like their role as carers, often hidden from the world around them. This series raises the profile of young carers and encourages listeners, schools, agencies, councils and the government to engage in conversation.
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National & International News
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One crewmember still missing after North Sea crash
Two ships carrying dangerous cargo collided off the coast of Yorkshire
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Princess of Wales joins royal family members in celebrating Commonwealth Day
The Princess of Wales returned to the Family of Nations when she joined the King and Queen in celebrating Commonwealth Day.
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Disgraced MP Mike Amesbury to stand down
It follows his conviction for assaulting a constituent
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Police name woman believed to have died in South Wales shooting
A woman who was shot dead in a residential street in South Wales is believed to be Joanne Penney
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Crew of the stricken oil tanker now all accounted for
The vessel crashed with a cargo ship off the coast of East Yorkshire this morning
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Thirty two injured after two ships collide in the North Sea
The oil tanker and cargo vessel crashed off the East Yorkshire coast