Supporting Young Carers Ofsted Survey

EDM number 1633 in 2008-09, proposed by Lindsay Hoyle on 10/06/2009.
Categorised under the topic of Children and families.

That this House notes with concern the findings of Ofsted's Supporting Young Carers survey; expresses concern that despite the recent reforms to children's services, many children and young people who care for their disabled parents are often unidentified, unsupported and without a voice; further notes with concern the low level of awareness by local authorities and their partners of the number of young carers in their area and that they do not consider their needs when providing services for disabled parents; further notes with concern that young carers surveyed were unaware of their right to request an assessment; believes that this situation is unacceptable and lets down these young people; and calls on the Government to ensure that the recommendations set out by Ofsted are implemented without delay and for the Government to develop a national strategy for young carers in order better to meet their needs.

This motion has been signed by a total of 68 MPs.