Table 2 Service provider characteristics
Characteristic | Mean (range)/ n(%) |
|---|---|
Age | 39 (22–53 years old) |
Gender | Â |
Female | 6 (75%) |
Ethnicity | Â |
White British | 6 (86%) |
White Scottish | 1 (7%) |
White Other | 1 (7%) |
Number of years working with Young Carers | 7 (1–23 years) |
Client group | Â |
Young adult carers (aged 18–24) | 3 (38%) |
Young Carers (aged < 18) and young adult carers | 3 (38%) |
Young Carers (aged < 18) | 2 (25%) |
Services provided | Â |
Advice and information | 8 (100%) |
Signposting to other services | 8 (100%) |
Essential items (food/hygiene products) | 7 (88%) |
Psychological or pharmacological treatments | 3 (38%) |