Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer?

A Guide for Children, Family and Professionals

Jo Aldridge (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

56 Seiten

2018
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-78592-526-9 (ISBN)

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This illustrated book is an introduction to life as a young carer. Follow Carly as we learn what responsibilities she has in the home, why she cares for her mum, her worries and concerns, as well as all the positive aspects of being a carer. Carly's story raises awareness about the needs of young carers for children, families and professionals.

Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has Multiple Sclerosis and depression.

Part of the best-selling Can I Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home. It describes what young carers like Carly do, and the practical and emotional impact caring can have on home and school life, both positive and negative. It also explains what support is available for young carers, including from family, friends and teachers as well as other professionals and online. Carly's story will help young carers explore their worries and concerns, and help family members and professionals support young carers.

Jo Aldridge is Professor of Social Policy and Criminology at Loughborough University. She is also director of the Young Carers Research Group. Jo has published extensively in social policy, health and social care, specifically in the areas of children's rights, mental health and domestic violence. Jack Aldridge Deacon is a postgraduate researcher at the University of Nottingham, UK and an illustrator.

Erscheinungsdatum	19.12.2018
Reihe/Serie	Can I tell you about...?
Illustrationen	Jack Aldridge Aldridge Deacon
Zusatzinfo	8
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	154 x 228 mm
Gewicht	86 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Schwangerschaft / Geburt
	Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Psychiatrie / Psychotherapie
ISBN-10	1-78592-526-1 / 1785925261
ISBN-13	978-1-78592-526-9 / 9781785925269
Zustand	Neuware