For young carers, the school holidays are no different to the rest of the year. This summer more than 175,000 young carers will spend their holidays looking after a sick or disabled relative.
Young carers are children (their average age is just 12 years old) burdened with adult responsibilities. They have little or no free time and are robbed of a carefree childhood.
Many young carers cannot attend after school activities, find it difficult to make the time for friendships and, sadly, are often the victims of bullying because of their situation at home. Donate now to our young carers appeal.
Read what two young carers say about the support they get from Family Action.