What does 'child carer' mean for universities?

[jasminoide]

Dd is starting the UCAS process for next week. I have two younger dc with ASD and ADHD, who also go to the same school. Both have assistants and get high rate care for DLA.
Not so long ago I saw a thread on here mentioning that a student with a disabled sibling is considered a child carer and to make sure the school flag this up on their reference. I can't find any info on this, is this really the case and should I ask the school to mention this?

Depending on which universities your DD has applied to, there may be talent scholarships, extra support or funding for someone in her position.
It’s definitely worth you or the school investigating.
This is very close to my heart and without going into detail, I know that talent scholarships for young carers exist.
It’s entirely at the discretion of the scholarship admission team at my former university.
It’s been set up for talented young people who have significant family caring responsibilities which have impacted their studies and ability to achieve their full potential.
The extra financial support means that hopefully these students can have a little fun and not worry too much about money on top of everything else.
Good luck to your DD.