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How do you give Britain’s hidden army of young carers a break? | Is Mum OK? Documentary
In Walthamstow, east London, we meet a group of young carers as they are collected for a rare night off that brings a sense of community and a glimpse of fun for a few hours every few weeks. It’s hosted by Satvinder, a tenacious council worker who fights to improve the recognition of young carers in her borough and provides them crucial emotional support. There are more than one million young carers in the UK – with an average age of 12 – which is the equivalent of two kids in every school class.This film is released during Carers Week in the UK.