Resources
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Practice examples
(updated Young Carers Action Day 16th March 2021)
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Education and Employment Resources
Phelps, D, Leadbitter, H, Manzi D (2010), Supporting Young Carers: A Resource for Schools (The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and The Children’s Society).Launched in 2010, this resource introduced the concept of a ‘whole school approach’ for identifying and supporting young carers across the UK. Read more
A 15 minute presentation on supporting young carers through a 'whole school approach'.
Protecting the health, well-being and life chances of young carers through a whole school approach.
(Delivered at the 6th International Carers Conference in September 2015 (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Health Resources
Phelps, Daniel (2018) Listening to the voices of young carers: A checklist for involving young carers in participatory activities. Manual. Daniel Phelps, Winchester.This tool is based on the article by Daniel: The Voices of Young Carers in Policy and Practice
Schools Resources
Top Tips for Schools InfographicPhelps, Daniel (2018) Top Tips for Schools Supporting Young Carers. Daniel Phelps www.youngcarers.infoA poster / infographic for school staffrooms and to assist schools in planning support for young carers.
Phelps, D, Leadbitter, H, Manzi D (2010), Supporting Young Carers: A Resource for Schools (The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and The Children’s Society).Launched in 2010, this resource introduced the concept of a ‘whole school approach’ for identifying and supporting young carers across the UK. Read more
A 15 minute presentation on supporting young carers through a 'whole school approach'.
Protecting the health, well-being and life chances of young carers through a whole school approach.
(Delivered at the 6th International Carers Conference in September 2015 (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Young carer services Resources
Phelps, Daniel (2018) Supporting Change for Young Carers: A model. Daniel Phelps. www.youngcarers.infoFrom research, a proposed model (in development) for supporting change in young carers through services.