‘One in 10 young carers have missed school exam due to looking after loved ones’

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  • October 1, 2025
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Of the 350 young carers aged eight to 17 from across the UK, who look after a family member or relative with an illness, disability, addiction or poor mental health, 57% said they spend less than an hour each day doing their homework and 44% said they spend between three and four hours a day on their caring role.