YOUNG CARER INDICATOR

An indication of whether a child or young person (PATIENT) has a caring role for an ill or disabled parent, Carer or sibling.

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Code	Description
Y	Yes - PATIENT has a caring role for an ill or disabled parent, Carer or sibling
N	No - PATIENT does not have a caring role for an ill or disabled parent, Carer or sibling
Z	Not Stated (PATIENT asked but declined to provide a response)

Code	Description
X	Not known whether the PATIENT is a young Carer

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
Plural	YOUNG CARER INDICATORS

Type	Link	How used
Data Set	Mental Health Services Data Set	references in description YOUNG CARER INDICATOR
Data Element	YOUNG CARER INDICATOR	references in description YOUNG CARER INDICATOR