Becker, Saul, Aldridge, Jo and Dearden, Chris (1998) Young carers and their families. Working Together For Children, Young People And Their Families . Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford.

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Abstract

Young Carers are children and young people who provide care for an ill or disabled parent or relative in the community, usually within their own home. They perform many of the same domestic, caring and other duties as adult carers, but often without the recognition and support which many adult carers receive.

This is the first comprehensive text on young carers and their families. It examines how young carers are perceived, their varied situations, their rights and needs, and uses case studies to illustrate the dynamics of experiences and relationships. It discusses the effects of caring on the child's health and psychosocial development. It considers the policy and legal context for young carers and their families. In particular, the book considers the role and responsibliites of welfare professionals and organisations, offering guidance on how to implement policy to offer the best support. The experiences of young carers in other countries are also considered.

Key Features:
A topical book for all involved in child and family welfare
Case studies highlight the dynamics of experiences and
relationships
Promotes improvement of policy and practice
Authors founded internationally renowned Young Carers
Research Group

This is a valuable book for all student and practising social workers and community care workers and those involved in service planning and provision. It is essential reading for teachers and for students studying health and social care, social policy, sociology and nursing.

Item Type:	Book
Schools and Departments:	School of Education and Social Work > Social Work and Social Care
Subjects:	L Education
Depositing User:	Deeptima Massey
Date Deposited:	10 Apr 2018 12:24
Last Modified:	10 Apr 2018 12:24
URI:	http://srodev.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/74970

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