How can you help support carers

Next week is Carers Week and according to Barnardo's as many as 1 in 5 children and young people are young carers in the UK. But it's not just young people affected, whether it's caring for a spouse, parent or child many people struggle to live life around their caring responsibilities. Dr Kasim explains why carers need to care for themselves and help by providing the resources available to get them the support they need. We also find out why asking what support a carer needs is never as helpful as turning up with a meal or a mop.

To watch this in full and with subtitles, go to iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 05/06/25.