National Assembly for Wales

This National Assembly:
1) Recognises the immense contribution of young carers in our society and in supporting their loved ones;
2) Notes that the Carer's Allowance cannot be provided to carers who study for 21 hours per week or more;
3) Believes this disadvantages young people who wish to study to improve their future employment prospects and reach their full potential;
4) Congratulates Carmarthenshire Young Adult Carers for their nation-wide campaign to scrap the 21-hour criteria; and
5) Calls on the Welsh Government to support their campaign to enable young carers to study without fear of losing their financial lifeline.