Young Carers has made a difference to me because I know I’m not the only one going through this. GYC is brilliant because you have helped me a lot, you help me to talk about things and not feel nervous to say it.
A young carer is a young person under the age of 18 who provides regular or ongoing care for a family member with a disability, long term illness, experiencing mental ill health or affected by substance misuse.
The care may take the form of physical or emotional support (Children and Families Act 2014). Young people taking on a caring role aged 16 to 24 are termed Young Adult Carers.
Young people
We can help you connect with other young carers, have fun experiences and get any support you might need. If you’re a Young Carer (8-15) or an Young Adult Carer (16-24) GYC is here for you.
Families
We know how important it is for a young carer to be supported at home.
We tailor our help to each young person’s situation and build on the strengths of the whole family.
Professionals
Are you a teacher, social worker, health professional, or work with young people and families in another role? We can help you identify young carers and make sure they get the support they need.
HELP US TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Gloucestershire Young Carers community includes a network of volunteers and professionals across the county. They help us to ensure that no young carer is left unrecognised and unsupported. Join us in whatever way you can – by speaking up, volunteering, donating funds, developing your professional practice or lending us your skills!
Trustee Statement
As the Board of Trustees of Gloucestershire Young Carers (GYC), we are committed to providing a service that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the diverse needs of young carers across the County. We recognise the invaluable contributions of young carers and the unique challenges they face. It is our responsibility to ensure that every young carer, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or socioeconomic background, has equal access to the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.
What people tell us
Thank you for all you have done to support. It has really built her confidence and self-worth.Thank you for all the hard work, effort and thought you have put into our family.
Thank you and all GYC staff for doing such an amazing job.
I have been so impressed with your dedication and passion for YC locally and nationally.
Lovely to see him so carefree.
GYC are brilliant because I like meeting people who are going through the same as me.
