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Wrong that carers feel hidden and neglected
The government’s care minister says more must be done to help young adults who look after unwell or disabled relatives.
Norman Lamb was quizzed for Newsbeat by 18-year-old Pippa Haines from Southampton, who’s been a carer since she was four.
The Liberal Democrat said: “You should be open about it [caring], proud of it, and supported in doing it.
“We’ve got to escape from this sense that you feel hidden and neglected.”
Pippa took a list of points to the minister that were raised by young adult carers in Radio 1 Stories: Keeping Mum, broadcast on Radio 1 on 8 October. Rebekah Clark, 21, with disabled older sister Ashleigh
She told him the list “includes more support in schools and colleges”.
‘Incredible burden‘
He replied: “We’ve established a £127m fund which goes to colleges and further education, to support learning. Young carers can apply for that.