Vulnerable Learners: Young Carers
Episode 9 of the The Charlie Waller Trust podcast podcast, hosted by Charlie Waller Trust, titled "Vulnerable Learners: Young Carers" was published on February 8, 2022 and runs 33 minutes.
February 8, 2022 ·33m · The Charlie Waller Trust podcast
Summary
In this podcast episode Pooky Knightsmith speaks to Dr Alan Cooklin, a family psychiatrist. They highlight the importance of support to make child carers in our society feel valued, proud, and supported. In this episode they discuss how to improve these children’s experiences and mental health in school to nurture them and spot warning signs. They also explain the need for accessible mental health support and including families in the process, so if you’d like to learn more see The Charlie Waller Trust resources.
Episode Description
In this podcast episode Pooky Knightsmith speaks to Dr Alan Cooklin, a family psychiatrist. They highlight the importance of support to make child carers in our society feel valued, proud, and supported. In this episode they discuss how to improve these children’s experiences and mental health in school to nurture them and spot warning signs. They also explain the need for accessible mental health support and including families in the process, so if you’d like to learn more see The Charlie Waller Trust resources.
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