EPISODE · Feb 8, 2022 · 33 MIN
Vulnerable Learners: Young Carers
from The Charlie Waller Trust podcast · host Charlie Waller Trust
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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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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