Young Carers Support

Overview of Contract National Census Data for the Isle of Wight 2011 indicates that there are approximately 700 - 0-18-year olds providing unpaid care. Many receive no support from statutory or voluntary services. Our goal is to extend the reach build resilience and improving life chances for Young Carers. The definition of a Young Carer is taken from Section 96 of the Children and Families Act (2014); "...a person under 18 who provides or intends to provide care for another person (of any age, except where that ca...