This study provides an overview, synthesis and analysis of research and other evidence on ‘young carers’ and ‘young adult carers’ in the UK.

According to the report, carers aged 18 to 24 are missing out on the support offered to children and adult carers.

The review was commissioned by the Commission for Rural Communities and published by the University of Nottingham.

The document is available to download from the Commission for Rural Communities website.