1. Walsall Young Carers

2. Overview Walsall Young Carers Note – all information is on Young Carers registered with Walsall Carers Total - 133 Young Carers In Walsall

3. Young Carers Per Postcode (Number of young carers per postcode sector ) Note: this provides a bias view – refer to % of population under 18 years

4. Proportion Per 1,000 Population under 18 years

5. % Per Population/Deprivation

6. Information and Service Gaps Gaps in Information Data sharing protocols not in place so limits information shared: Unable to establish young carers attainment trends Unable to establish progression post Year 11 – e.g. NEET/HE/FE Not able to establish source of referrals Unable to easily establish needs of young carers 18 -24 years Gaps in Provision Adult provision does not cover 18 -24 years specifically Anecdotal – Limited/no provision for young carers with complex needs

7. Opportunity Develop provision for 18 – 24 years Activity required: – Possible new service design – Walsall Carers to share data or assist in contact previous young carers now aged 18 years and above – Consultation with this group and any registered with Walsall Carers – Likely to require funding/support