The written submission from Social Work Scotland highlights the particular mental health challenges that young carers face:
There is evidence from carers groups of the impact of caring responsibilities on the mental health of young carers who face isolation and lack the same supports as other young people (Carers Scotland, Scottish Government Carers Strategy);
Rachel Thompson's written submission to the inquiry raised particular concerns about the treatment of young carers in schools:
Some Schools still are not grasping the theory of having the child at the centre and making sure the child and family are supported effectively (Every child) For example young carers are still struggling in schools (being bullied, teachers penalising them for lateness or absence, being made to feel ashamed or sometimes invisible), their lives...