Young carers.
| Other author | ITV Granada West (HTV), producer. |
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication Info | [London] : Teachers TV/UK Department of Education, 2006. |
| Description | 1 online resource (27 min.). |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?EDIV;1742829 |
| Subjects |
| Series | School matters ; 1 |
| Abstract | Powerful personal stories from some of Britain's 175,000 young carers who look after relatives battling with illness and addiction. Their childhoods cut short as they feed, wash and cope with the mood swings of their charges, and their education can suffer as, reluctant to leave sick parents alone, many young carers miss school and fall behind with work. This film highlights what remains largely a hidden issue. Child carers describe the hardships they face at home and how difficult this can make coping at school. Sarah Jane has cared for her parents since I could walk. Her mum has cerebral palsy and her father Crohn's disease and severe depression. Ian and Gemma look after their mother, who suffers from a mental illness, as well as their younger sisters. Jenny Franks, head of the Children's Society Young Carers Initiative also features. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed Mar. 5, 2012). |
| Other forms | Previously released as DVD. |
| Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2012. (VAST: Academic Video Online). Available via World Wide Web. |
| Language | This edition in English. |
| Genre/form | Instructional television programs. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |