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Walsall Young Carers

OverviewWalsall Young Carers

Note – all information is on Young Carers registered with Walsall CarersTotal - 133 Young Carers In Walsall

Young Carers Per Postcode(Number of young carers per postcode sector )

Note: this provides a bias view – refer to % of population under 18 years

Proportion Per 1,000 Population under 18 years

% Per Population/Deprivation

Information and Service Gaps

Gaps in InformationData sharing protocols not in

place so limits information shared:

• Unable to establish young carers attainment trends

• Unable to establish progression post Year 11 – e.g. NEET/HE/FE

• Not able to establish source of referrals

• Unable to easily establish needs of young carers 18 -24 years

Gaps in Provision• Adult provision does not cover

18 -24 years specifically• Anecdotal – Limited/no

provision for young carers with complex needs

Opportunity

• Develop provision for 18 – 24 years• Activity required:– Possible new service design– Walsall Carers to share data or assist in contact

previous young carers now aged 18 years and above

– Consultation with this group and any registered with Walsall Carers

– Likely to require funding/support