Young carers have been talking to the Carers Week team about what life is like for them. The group of youngsters talk about not only the challenges of being a carer, but also what they like about it.

The video has been made as part of Carers Week 2011: The True Face of Carers. This year nine national charities are coming together to raise awareness of the huge amount of work unpaid carers do, both young and old.

Those people who look after a loved one who is ill, frail or disabled save the UK billions of pounds, and it's a tough responsibility that can fall on anybody. Carers Week will be campaigning for greater support and recognition for all unpaid carers as well as celebrating the incredible contribution they make.

Carers Week 2011: 13-19 June.

Scroll down to hear what the young carers have to say.