Researchers at Bangor University, in partnership with Dementia UK and Carers Trust, are looking for young people aged 11-16 who care for someone with dementia to participate in a study to help shape a national peer support programme for young dementia carers.
Participants can be based in England or Wales.
Please email Jen Roberts for more information: j.roberts@bangor.ac.uk
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