Submission Documents: By Bailie Anne Simpson:- "Council is concerned at findings of a recent study which revealed that young carers in Scotland are more likely to suffer from mental health problems, stress and sleep disorders than their peers; notes with concern that research found that a quarter of young carers are caring for someone on their own and a similar proportion are looking after more than one person; also notes some positive findings from the report, including the importance which younger carers placed on school; resolves to continue to do everything it can to support young carers; and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the new mental health strategy guarantees that all young people, particularly young carers, have access to appropriate mental health services." Help Icon

This is the list of documents available for the submission By Bailie Anne Simpson:- "Council is concerned at findings of a recent study which revealed that young carers in Scotland are more likely to suffer from mental health problems, stress and sleep disorders than their peers; notes with concern that research found that a quarter of young carers are caring for someone on their own and a similar proportion are looking after more than one person; also notes some positive findings from the report, including the importance which younger carers placed on school; resolves to continue to do everything it can to support young carers; and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the new mental health strategy guarantees that all young people, particularly young carers, have access to appropriate mental health services." .

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Item Minute - 30 March 2017 Minute Public Open Document in PDF Format
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