Records of personal assistance applications reveal young carers: Viewed from the rights of the child

The aim of this article is to investigate how children's care responsibility is recognised in records of personal assistance carried out by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (SSIA). The article consists of document analysis, examining how caring activities are made visible in the records, and...

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Published in:Children & society 2023-03, Vol.37 (2), p.485-501
Main Authors: Bergman, Ann‐Sofie, Järkestig Berggren, Ulrika
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applicants
Archives & records
Caregivers
Children
Childrens rights
disability
Needs assessment
parents
Parents & parenting
personal assistance
Professional attitudes
Professionals
Public officials
Social security
Social Work
Socialt arbete
young carers
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Summary:The aim of this article is to investigate how children's care responsibility is recognised in records of personal assistance carried out by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (SSIA). The article consists of document analysis, examining how caring activities are made visible in the records, and professionals' views and actions regarding responsibilities placed on children. Data consist of 100 cases randomly selected from the SSIA register amongst applicants with children, focusing on parents' descriptions of their needs, the public officials' assessments, and statements from professionals. Recurring themes related to young carers were developed.
ISSN:0951-0605
1099-0860
1099-0860
DOI:10.1111/chso.12607