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'I'd love a normal life, but being a 17-year-old carer means sacrifices'

'I'd love a normal life, but being a 17-year-old carer means sacrifices'
BBC Health Extra Thursday 20 August 2026, 00:49 UTC 1 min read
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Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.

Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.
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