How can I identify a Young Adult Carer? (Teachers)

• Often tired and find it hard to concentrate.
• Has a lot of knowledge about illness or disability.
• Often late or miss days or weeks without explanation.
• Want to keep mobiles on during teaching and contact home a lot.
• Maybe teased or bullied (especially about family).
• Has back or neck pain from lifting.
• Is worried about an ill or disabled relative.
• Tends to rush home at the end of the day.
• Has symptoms of anxiety, depression or low self esteem.
• Has parents or guardians who do not attend meetings.
• Has false maturity, acts older than they are.
• Tends to care for others.
• Doesn’t want to talk about their family.

These are some possible indicators that a Young Person may be a carer, but this list is by no means extensive.

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