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In this episode we speak with Suzie Figg, Team Leader and Young Carers Lead for Somerset Council's Children's Services and Mel Bicknell, from Youth Unlimited CiC who is the Young Carers in Schools Award CoOrdinator about what it means to be a Young Carer and what support is available for them in Somerset.

You can find more information on Youth Unlimited CiC and the Young Carers in Schools Award HERE and support provided by Somerset Council HERE.

As always you can also find out more on the topic through the SSCP Website HERE

The audio clip of the experience of a Young Carer is courtesy of Channel 4 News, with the article available on YouTube HERE 

Please note – due to the nature of this podcast, themes relating to the abuse and neglect of children are discussed with the content being designed for an adult audience for educational purposes, in order to protect children from harm.

Therefore listener discretion is advised and the content considered unsuitable for children.

Further details of topics discussed can be found on the SSCP Website: somersetsafeguardingchildren.org.uk

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