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Young carers’ rights
Young Carers’ Needs Assessments
The purpose of a Young Carers’ Needs Assessment is to gather a full understanding of the young person’s caring role, how it is impacting them and whether it is preventing them from participating in important areas of their lives. The assessment should result in a detailed support plan for a young carer that identifies how their needs will be met through universal and community services.
You, as parents of the young carer must be involved in the process of assessment, to ensure an accurate and comprehensive family picture is gathered. Assessments should be reviewed annually.
You can find more information about young carers’ rights in the Children and Families Act here and in the Care Act here
Training for professionals
In North Tyneside, young carers can choose who they would like to complete their assessment. If the young person wants someone to attend who is not trained, they can come along as well to offer support, but they cannot complete the assessment.
Whilst social distancing measures are in place due to COVID 19, this training is online. Face to face training will resume when possible.