Who are Young Carers?

Children and young people under 18 who help care for someone who is ill, has a disability, a mental health problem or a drug or alcohol problem.

What do Young Carers Do?

Look after brothers or sisters, mum or dad, shopping, cooking, housework or cheering up the person they care for.

What do Young Carers need?

Someone to talk to
Fun!
Further education
Someone to listen to them
Time to be and feel ill
Not to feel alone

If you are a Young Carer we can

• Visit you at home
• Talk to your teacher
• Take you on trips
• Send you a newsletter
• Meet other young carers at our clubs