Survey

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Do you know where to get advice and practical support to help you carry out your caring role?

Yes, I know where to go

I think I know where to go/not sure

No, I don’t know where to go

Do you know where to get help if you have a difficult situation or an emergency?

Yes, I always know where to get help

I sometimes know where to go for help, but not always

No, I don't know where to go for help

Are you supported to attend school/college/training?

(please tick all that apply to you)

Yes, by my family

Yes, by my friends

Yes, by a professional

Yes, by my school/college/teacher/support worker

No, I am not supported to attend school or college

Do you miss school to attend to your caring responsibilities?

Yes, I frequently miss school due to my caring role

Yes, I sometimes miss school due to my caring role

No, I never miss school due to my caring role

Are you encouraged to take part in after school activities and other things you enjoy, such as playing sport and seeing your friends?

Yes, and my caring responsibilities are not affected

Yes, but my caring responsibilities are affected

No, I am not encouraged to take part in activities

Are there any aspects of your caring role you don’t feel comfortable with, or you find difficult?

Yes, please tell us why?

Do you have time for yourself to do the things that you enjoy?

Yes, I have lots of time for myself

Yes, I get some breaks from caring and I am happy with this

I get some breaks from caring but would like more time for myself

I don’t get time for myself to do the things that I enjoy

Does a professional adult support you to look after your health and wellbeing?

Yes, I am supported by a professional and I know how to contact them

Yes, I am supported by a professional, but I don’t speak to them very much

No, I am not supported by a professional because I didn’t know I could be

No, I am not supported by a professional because I don’t want to be

Have you had an assessment by a social worker or a professional about being a young carer?

Yes, I have had an assessment

I think I’ve had an assessment

No, I haven’t met a social worker before

Not sure/don’t know