Young Carers in South Tyneside Questionnaire

Are you aged between 5-24 years, live in South Tyneside and helping to look after someone who is sick, disabled, has a mental health condition or has a drug or alcohol problem? If yes, please help us to help you!

This survey is anonymous and will only be used for the purpose of developing future support for young carers.

If you would like further information, advice or support about your caring role, please contact our Young Carers Support Service on Tel No: 0191 4661389

We will publish the results of this survey during March on the Council's website at www.southtyneside.gov.uk.

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* 1. Please tell us your age

5-9

10-14

15-16

17-18

19-21

22-24

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* 2. Please tell us which of the following you attend

School

6th Form

College

Apprenticeship

University

Work

I don't work

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* 3. If you don't work what is the reason for this?

I'm still in education

My caring role stops me from working

I can't find a job to fit in with my caring role

Other - please tell us if there is any other reason

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* 4. Do you know about Young Carers support? e.g. young carers groups, homework clubs, activities, support in school, young carer assessments, help in the home, your rights in work etc.

Yes

If yes please tell us how you found out about young carers support

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* 5. Do you attend or receive any support from Young Carers Services?

Yes

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* 6. If you don't receive any support, why is this?

I'm worried about telling someone

I don't know about support

I don't know where to go for support and advice

I manage and don't need support

Other - please tell us if there is any other reason

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* 7. As a young carer, what's important to you for your future? Please select those that are important to you

To be recognised as a young carer by other people

To do well in my exams

To get a good job

To have my own money

To be happy

To be healthy - physically and mentally

To have friends and time to go out with friends

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How can we help you achieve this? Here are some examples, please select all those that you would find helpful but if there is something else, please write it in the comments box

Meeting with other young carers

Chatting online to other young carers

Having the time to go out with my friends

Taking part in social activities, sports, clubs and leisure activities

Having regular breaks

Apps on my phone that would help me check on the person I care for

Someone to talk to about my problems

Someone to help with practical things at home

Someone to check on the person I care for

Understanding from my teacher or employer if I'm late or need time off

Permission to use my phone to check on the person I care for

Lunchtime clubs, homework clubs, after school activities

Having time to do my homework and studies

Extra time to hand in my homework

Support to help me find a job

Other please tell us if there is anything else that would help you