FOI Request - Young Carers

Request 101004011655

1. How many requests for carers needs assessments where the carer is 18 years of age or younger has the council received since 1 Jan 2021? Please provide a total number as well as a breakdown by age. If a breakdown by age cannot be provided, please provide a breakdown by age group.

2. How many young carer statements (YCS) has the council issued to young carers (i.e. unpaid carers 18 years of age or younger) since 1 Jan 2021? Please provide a total number as well as a breakdown by age. If a breakdown by age cannot be provided, please provide a breakdown by age group.

3. How much did the council spend, if anything, in the last fiscal year on support programs for young carers (i.e. unpaid carers 18 years of age or younger)?

4. Does the council have any specific supports in place for carers 8 years of age or younger? If so, what are they and how much money was spent on them in the last fiscal year?

5. Does the council have an age range for how it defines young carers?