ANSWERS YOUNG CARERS AND YOUNG ADULT CARERS QUIZ
1.
According to 2011 census how many young people under the age of 18 are providing care?
a) 109,363
b) 130,363
c) 166,363
(note: census 2001 = 139,000 under 18
BBC survey 2010 – estimates 700,000
Wyc – 2011 census 3490 in 2001 there were 2961 identified by census
2.
According to BBC 2010 survey how many young adult carers aged 16-24 are there in the UK?
a) 199,630
b) 250,123
c) 290,369
3.
1 in 12 young carers are caring for how many hours per week?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
4. The 2011 census tells us are more likely than the national average to be NEET (not in education,
employment or traning)
TRUE
FALSE
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5. According to the latest census how many young carers miss school due to their caring role?
a) 1 in 20
b) 1 in 50
c) 1 in 100
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6. The Longitudinal Study of Young People in England (LSYPE) states a young person is more likely to be :
MALE
FEMALE
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EQUAL DIVISION
7. According to the LSYPE how many young carers are caring for someone who has a mental health illness
a) 11%
b) 23%
c) 29%
d) 33%
50% physical. 17% learning diff, 3% sensory, 1% other)
8. According to the LSYPE how many young people are caring for a mother or father?
a) 18%
b) 28%
38% Brother or sister 51%
Grandparent 12%
Other 9%
9. The 2011 Census tells us what percentage of young carers (based on those under 18) are aged 5-7 years
old?
a) 1%
b) 4%
c) 6%
Wyc are providing a service to many young carers aged 7
10. According to the 2011 Census what is the average age of a young carer?
a) 10-14
b) 15
c) 16-17
11. According to the LSYPE how many times more likely is it that young carers live in an household where no
adults are in work?
a) Twice
b) Three Times
c) Four Times
12 The latest census tells us that the average family of a young carer has an average annual
lower than the national average, how much less is this?
a)
b)
c)
d)
£500
£1000
£5000
£7500
13. Common conditions that young and adult young cares provide care for include:
o Multiple sclerosis
o Learning difficulties
o Severe asthma or diabetes
o Disability resulting from stokes or heart attack
o Mental health difficulties
o Drug or alcohol dependency
o Sensory Impairment
14. Which of the following tasks may a young carer do?
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Helping someone to wash, dress or go to toilet
Cleaning, cooking and helping someone to eat
Shopping, paying bills and sorting out household finances
Administering medicine
Providing emotional support and company
Helping someone to move around
Looking for early warning signs of deterioration
15. Which of the following are difficulties a young carer may face?
o Absence and lateness
o Tiredness resulting in a loss of concentration
o Difficulting in joining extra curricular activities
o Maintaining a social life with their friends
o Difficulties completing homework and coursework on time
o Anxiety
o Isolation
o Feelings of anger and frustration
o Lack of confidence and self esteem
income
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Back or neck pain due to lifting
Need to have mobile phone in school
Cares for peers
Has a lot of knowledge about illnesses and disabilities
Can have a false sense of maturity