2016
DOI: 10.1080/13676261.2016.1260698
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A cross-national and comparative classification of in-country awareness and policy responses to ‘young carers’

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“…Research on these young people is challenging because they often do not recognise themselves as caring relatives or identify themselves as such (Cass and others, ; Noble‐Carr and Woodman, ). This lack of self‐identification combined with a low level of awareness among professionals from healthcare, education and social services (Leu and others, 2018) is one of the reasons for a lack of sustainable policies and intervention strategies (Leu and Becker, ), and such is the case in Switzerland.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Research on these young people is challenging because they often do not recognise themselves as caring relatives or identify themselves as such (Cass and others, ; Noble‐Carr and Woodman, ). This lack of self‐identification combined with a low level of awareness among professionals from healthcare, education and social services (Leu and others, 2018) is one of the reasons for a lack of sustainable policies and intervention strategies (Leu and Becker, ), and such is the case in Switzerland.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…At governmental and societal levels, awareness of young carers’ experiences and needs as a distinct social group ranges from extensive to no apparent awareness or policy response (Leu & Becker, ). Nordic countries like Norway and Sweden are at an intermediate level of awareness and Finland is at an awakening level, according to a classification of national and policy responses to young carers (Leu & Becker, ). However, the authors do not mention Denmark.…”
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“…The person receiving care is often a parent but can be a sibling, grandparent or any other relative who is disabled, has some chronic illness, mental health problem or other condition connected with a need for care, support or supervision. (Leu & Becker, , p. 750)…”
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confidence: 99%