Boy, 12, helps father fight anxiety and depression

Stuart Gumm had a serious mental breakdown about four years ago.

Diagnosed with anxiety and depression, he often suffers panic attacks, no longer drives, and rarely leaves the house.

The 52-year-old from Talywain near Pontypool, in Torfaen, said the care provided by his 12-year-old son Carwyn has saved his life.

Carwyn is one thousands of young carers in Wales - and a charity says many more are not known to schools or local authorities.

Carers Trust Wales found up to 400% more young carers than expected at eight schools in a pilot study and they fear it puts the children's life chances at risk.