A “Young Carer’s Premium” to help young carers in school is just one of the measures the Lib Dems would implement to help and support carers. In the latest video he talks to a young woman, in the middle of her A levels, who cares for her autistic brother.
Ed said:
When I speak to young carers and listen to their experiences, it’s clear they have so many skills and so much to offer. But many just aren’t getting the support they need to balance their education with caring for loved ones.
“We need to support those who give so much of their time to caring. No young carer should fall behind the rest of their class.
“Our plans for a Young Carers Pupil Premium would help these fantastic young people fulfil their potential. I am proud that the Liberal Democrats are putting a fair deal for young carers at the heart of our plans.
Here’s the broadcast in which he talks to people across the UK with experience of caring and cancer services.
It’s another emotional watch as he talks to carers about their experiences. One woman who looked after her mum went back to work and ended up being asked to repay £4612 of Carer’s Allowance because she earned just over the threshold. Her income was £7000 a year.
Ed says he is determined to do something about that and our manifesto contains a commitment to write off this debt.
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