YOUNG carers in Worcester are making their own film to highlight the challenges they face on a daily basis.

With support from the national charity Fixers, the group of young people are hoping to illustrate the typical daily routine of the 180,000 unpaid young carers across the UK.

They are led by Becky Rowe, age 22, and her sister Sarah, 19, who look after their mum who has physical and mental health problems that prevent her from completing many household tasks.

Alongside this they also juggle the demands of their education and looking after their younger brother Matt, 13, all while still trying to fit in a social life.

“There was a lot of pressure put on me and Sarah at a young age,” said Becky. “It can be really tough. Caring for our mum put some strain on us, but as we’ve got used it, it has become a normal thing.

“But we have grown up a lot quicker than most people. It is a big responsibility.”

They are hoping to take their film into schools and colleges to show students and teachers exactly what the role of a young carer is all about. “When I started caring at 14 some teachers were very good, while other teachers would have been better if they had a bit more knowledge,” Becky continued.

“I felt alone when I was at school. I’m hoping this film will be able to help other children and young adults out there feel less alone and isolated.” Once a month the sisters visit the Worcestershire Young Carers Group, where they spend time with other young people who also care for their loved ones.

Neil Phillips, from Worcestershire Youth Support Services, is backing their efforts to show what young carers go through on a daily basis.

“It is important that we find out what these young carers do because they do an amazing job,” he said. “They’ve developed a skill set and maturity that a lot of other people their age haven’t got and I think that it’s important that people see that.”

The Fixers initiative helps young people to have a voice in their community by providing the resources they need to create their own films, websites and print work.

It has already helped 8,700 people since 2008 and is aiming to help another 20,000 in the next three years after receiving support from the Big Lottery Fund.

Margo Horsley, chief executive of Fixers, praised the efforts of Becky and Sarah and their peers across the country.

“Fixers are always courageous and their ideas can be challenging and life-changing, not just for themselves,” she said.