Research and analysis

The lives of young carers in England

Research on young carers and the effect caring has on their lives.

Applies to England

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-699-8, DFE-RR636

PDF, 1.08 MB, 59 pages

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-700-1, DFE-RR637

PDF, 1.38 MB, 104 pages

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-555-7, DFE-RR499

PDF, 1.7 MB, 135 pages

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-556-4, DFE-RB499

PDF, 185 KB, 10 pages

Reports summarising research into young carers and their families in England, including:

their access to support and services
the nature of care young carers provide
the effect of caring responsibilities on young carers’ health, school life and social life

Published 11 February 2016

Last updated 12 January 2017 show all updates

12 January 2017
Added reports 'The lives of young carers in England omnibus: January 2017' and 'The lives of young carers in England omnibus: appendices January 2017'.
11 February 2016
First published.