Information and support for young carers
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Who counts as a young carer
A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who looks after a family member or a close friend who has a disability, long-term illness, mental health problem or who is misusing drugs or alcohol.
Caring can involve practical and personal tasks such as:
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shopping
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cooking
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washing
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dressing
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helping someone get around
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providing emotional support
What support we offer young carers
If you or someone in your family is a young carer, you can refer yourself to our young carers' service, using the contact details below.
The young carers' service can provide support to young carers and their families, including:
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home visits
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information and advice
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newsletters
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referrals to other agencies
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telephone support
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school holiday schemes
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monthly clubs (on Saturdays) for young carers at various venues in the borough
Links between children and adult services
We have a young carers' social worker working in our children’s services team who can give appropriate support to young people.
This support can include:
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advice
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help on joint assessments
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information about available services