As Carers Week begins, a new Welsh Government campaign aims to
help young people recognise when they are carers and connect them
with available support.
Around 30,000 young carers in Wales provide physical and
emotional support to family members with disabilities or
long-term health needs.
But some struggle to balance caring with education, social life
and hobbies, and often go unidentified, missing out on crucial
help.
The social media campaign features short videos of young carers
sharing their responsibilities and directs viewers to support
services.
Tamanna from Swansea continues caring for her mother including
during important celebrations like Eid al-Adha.
Tamanna said:
“I am a 23-year-old British Bangladeshi. Alongside my
siblings I am an unpaid carer for my mum who has a range of
medical conditions.
“As I live with her, I am her primary carer. I don't think about
this as care as it's my mum and I love her dearly and want the
best for her.
“However, it can become difficult when I am unable to take time
off from work. It's a struggle but we manage by working
together as a family. Eid celebrations are always at my mum's
house where everyone comes together to enjoy the much-needed
family time.
“This also gives me a form of respite where I do not have to
worry about my mum falling or needing something as there are
others in the house. This is what Eid truly means for us. It is a
time of remembering and being there for one another.”
Minister for Children and Social Care, said:
“As we mark Carers Week, hearing voices like Tamanna's reminds us
that caring responsibilities don't pause for holidays. This
campaign helps young people recognise when they're caring and
connects them with vital support.
“We want to ensure young carers don't miss educational
opportunities or struggle with their wellbeing. By seeing
themselves in these stories, I hope more young people will reach
out for the support they deserve.”
