1. YOUNG CARERS QUICK QUIZ!

2. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.1 Who is a young carer? a) Someone under the age of 19 who needs care b) Someone who is under the age of 18 who helps to look after a disabled or ill relative c) A girl under the age of 18 year who has a baby

3. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ Q.1 Who is a young carer?
a) Someone under the age of 19 who needs care
b) Someone who is under the age of 18 who helps to look after a disabled or ill relative
c) A girl under the age of 18 year who has a baby

4. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.2 In the UK 2011 census, how many young carers were recorded?
a) 52,336
b) 103,603
c) 163,363

5. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.2 In the UK 2011 census, how many young carers were recorded? a) 52,336 b) 103,603 c) 163,363

6. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.3 Which of these difficulties might face the people who are helped by the young carers?
Mental illness
Physical disability
Learning disability
Drug/alcohol problem

7. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.3 Which of these difficulties might face the people who are helped by the young carers?
Mental illness
Physical disability
Learning disability
Drug/alcohol problem

8. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.4 How many young carers do you think Gloucestershire Young Carers work with?
400
700
1000

9. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.4 How many young carers do you think Gloucestershire Young Carers work with?
400
700
1000

10. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.5 Which of these things do you think young carers might do to help?
Household chores
Helping someone ill/disabled person to move around or get dressed
Cheering someone up when they feel down
Giving medication

11. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.5 Which of these things do you think young carers might do to help?
Household chores
Helping someone ill/disabled person to move around or get dressed
Cheering someone up when they feel down
Giving medication

12. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.6 How many young carers miss school due to their caring role?
1 in 20
1 in 50
1 in 100

13. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.6 How many young carers miss school due to their caring role?
1 in 20
1 in 50
1 in 100

14. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.7 Which of these issues might a young carer may face at school?
Absence and lateness
Tiredness/ loss of concentration
Hard to join in with after-school activities
Maintaining a social life with their friends
Difficulties completing homework and coursework on time
Bullying

15. YOUNG CARERS QUIZ
Q.7 Which of these issues might a young carer face at school?
Absence and lateness
Tiredness/ loss of concentration
Hard to join in with after-school activities
Maintaining a social life with their friends
Difficulties completing homework and coursework on time
Bullying
Bullying is a major concern for young carers.
Nearly 7 out of 10 have experienced bullying.

17. Information and Support
If you think you might be a young carer make sure you speak to the Young Carers Lead in your school. (If you are not sure who this is please talk to your tutor or an adult in school that you trust).
Think about holding a fundraising event in your school to support young carers in Gloucestershire.
For more information about young carers visit glosyoungcarers.org.uk