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Seeing the invisible children and young people affected by disability
- Authors:
- BANKS Pauline, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 16(6), October 2001, pp.797-814.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Presents a brief review of literature relating to children in families with a disabled member, including the 'young carers' and disability studies literature, and relevant works from the social psychology and sociology of childhood. Key themes identified in the literature are then illustrated by findings from two exploratory research studies that sought to explore the experiences and service needs of children in families with a disabled member, within two Scottish areas. The authors suggest that, although young people affected by disability in the family, including young carers, face significant problems, particularly in socially disadvantaged areas, there are other issues that need to be addressed. Alternative conceptual frameworks are proposed, which challenge the dominance of the young carers research paradigm.
Does the covert nature of caring prohibit the development of effective services for young carers?
- Authors:
- BANKS Pauline, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 30(3), August 2002, pp.229-246.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Almost 3 million children in the UK live in households where at least one family member is affected by chronic illness or disability. A proportion of these children will be young carers. This article begins with a brief review of the literature relating to young carers. Particular attention is then paid to the adoption of a caring role, the'hidden' nature of caring including young people's reluctance to discuss their caring, the impact of caring on education, and the location and type of services provided. The findings of a small-scale study carried out in Scotland are presented in order to highlight some of the issues raised in the literature. Discussion focuses on the implications for the field of guidance and counselling.