carers

Young Carers

What is a young carer?

  • Do you help someone look after someone in your family?
  • Is this because they are ill, disabled or have problems with drugs, alcohol or their mental health?
  • You may be doing the shopping, cooking or housework you may be helping them wash and dress; you may be spending a lot of your time with them; you may be helping with medicines.
  • Do you miss out on social activities, have no time to go out, be unable to have your friends around miss school to look after your relative?
  • Do you sometimes feel angry tired or lonely?

Where can I get help?