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The experiences and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young carers: practice implications and planning for future health emergencies.

D HayesD FancourtA Burton
Published in: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health (2024)
Our findings highlight some of the changes that affected young carers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of changes to routine and a reduction in pre-pandemic support were the greatest concerns reported by participants in this study. The additional support provided by local authority and third sector organisations during social restrictions suggests such organisations could play a greater role in supporting this population going forward and that schools and Governments may wish to put in additional strategies and provisions to protect young carers in the future.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • middle aged
  • current status
  • public health
  • sars cov
  • coronavirus disease
  • primary care
  • clinical practice
  • quality improvement