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My identity - life as a young carer

Tayeb lives in South Manchester with his parents, sister and younger brother Faisan. The youngster helps Faisan, who is disabled, to feed himself, wash and dress, and looks after him at the local playground or the gym. Tayeb loves school, especially creative writing. His background is Pakistani and he is a Muslim. His father helps him read the Qur'an and Tayeb finds his faith helpful at times of stress. His school friends come from different racial backgrounds and he really likes this. Tayeb interviews his mum about how his role as a carer for his brother has affected him. Tayeb feels that the family is closer because of Faisan.

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