NCC807 Support for Young Carers in Northumberland

A young carer is defined as "anyone under the age of 18 whose life is in some way restricted because of the need to take responsibility for the care of someone, usually in their family". Under the legislation is called the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Care Act 2014 Local Authorities must assess whether young carers have support needs and take 'reasonable steps' to identify and try to provide for those support needs. The level of care is defined as providing regular and ongoing care and emotional support t...