Introduction
Dr. Geraldine Boyle and her colleagues are carrying out research into the experiences of South Asian young adult carers living in England as they transition (or progress) to adulthood. They told us about who they care for, what this involves and how they manage this role alongside family life, education and paid jobs. We learned about the impact of caring on their health and wellbeing, as they help to maintain or enhance the health of those they care for. The young people told us about their aspirations for the future, including progressing their education and embarking on careers. The link to the SATTA study site is here: SATTA: South Asian Young Adult Carers’ Transitions to Adulthood | Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies
The young people told us about cultural expectations, religious values, gender roles and looking after their health, as well as the importance of accessing support. Their stories show both the pressures and the strengths that can come with caring. They highlight that no young adult carer should feel they have to manage alone.
Resources
The animations below tell the stories of Bilal and Aisha. While these are fictionalised characters, their stories are based on the experiences of the young people who took part in our study, using their own words. You can find out more about the experiences of South Asian young adult carers by reading the articles provided. Urdu/Punjabi versions are also provided (where possible). The resources on this site provide information and advice for young adult carers, their families and health and social care and education staff and students, regarding the support needs of South Asian and other young adult carers, the value of transition assessments and where to find support. Further resources will be added as the research progresses.
We would like to thank Chandini Subramanyam-Paul and Sabbir Ali for their involvement in preparing the scripts and voicing the animations.
Bilal
Punjabi audio version
Aisha
Punjabi audio version
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