NHS sets out new package of GP services for young carers

NHS England has outlined a series of practical plans and actions designed to help young carers who may be €˜hidden’, unpaid and under the age of sixteen. Family doctors across the country can volunteer to offer a new package of services for children and young adults who perform an informal caring role for a family member. This includes priority appointments for carers, home visits, additional mental health checks, and €˜double appointments’ for the carer and those they provide care for. Research from Barnardo’s and Carers Trust has highlighted a host of challenges young people face in juggling their caring role