The Shadow Minister for Disabled People Jeremy Hunt MP made an unprecedented visit to the Hammersmith & Fulham Carers' Centre on June 14 where he met dozens of young carers.The MP who has a special interest in carers' issues heard from children and teens just how challenging caring can be. Key messages relating to the issues young carers face were presented to the MP during a Q&A session. Jeremy Hunt MP explains, ""In my opinion, carers need more of a voice and it is my pleasure to meet these young people to hear what they have to say. Thousands of people provide a high level of intimate or personal care and selflessly dedicate their lives without any financial remuneration. As I go about my job as Shadow Minister for Disabled People I want to ensure the work of carers is recognised at every level and that they receive the support they deserve.""The Hammersmith & Fulham Carers' Centre, which is a member of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, is a regular contributor to Government consultations on social and out-of-hospital care and helps to provide a much-needed advocacy for young carers who can sometimes feel they have no voice.Councillor Stephen Greenhalgh, Hammersmith & Fulham Council Leader, who also visited the centre, said: ""Carers do a wonderful job, which is often a thankless task. They care for relatives, or partners, in a completely selfless way and provide an important service to not only those they care for, but for our community as a whole. We're committed to making sure we can provide as much help as possible to assist carers to carry out their job.”The centre supports carers who are looking after a relative, friend or neighbour. Carers can get advice, information and support at the centre as well as enjoying social events like day trips and residentials.Daniel Meekings, 13, who cares after his profoundly deaf sister, says, “I love coming here as we get support and help with homework. It was good of the MP and leader of the council to visit us as it’s a really good centre.Harbhajan Purewal, Carer Centre Manager at the Hammersmith & Fulham Carer Centre added: “It's fantastic that Jeremy Hunt stopped by – it provided a much-needed boost to the morale of some of our young people, many of whom are juggling exams with a high level of family care. Adults who talk about a work-life balance should spend time listening to a young carer because for some there is no balance and whilst caring can inspire responsibility, community and maturity – the message is still very much of alleviating some of the pressure from young carers via better-funded resources.”The Hammersmith & Fulham Carers' Centre is in touch with about 600 carers although statistically there are approximately 11,000 in the borough.