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    Home » “I don’t want to be treated like I don’t know anything”
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    “I don’t want to be treated like I don’t know anything”

    7th March 22
    Posted on 7 March 202229 March 2022

    Young carer Liam talks about his experience as a young carer – and how it can feel when medical professionals don’t realise the level of understanding a young carer can have of the medical needs of the person they care for.

    Find out more about our work with NHS England and NHS Improvement on a campaign to show GPs how they can make a difference to young carers. The campaign includes young carers and young adult carers top five tips on ways GPs can better support them.

    Posted in Carers' stories, NewsTagged GPs, Support, Young Carers, Young Carers Action Day
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