Support for young carers
They can have extra responsibilities that other children of their age might not have. Things like:
Who we support
8-15
Support for Young Carers
Young carers aged 8 to 15 may be helping with things like cooking, cleaning, emotional support, or just being a constant source of care at home.
16-24
Support for Young Adult Carers
Being a young adult carer comes with its own set of pressures such as balancing caring with education, work, relationships, and independence.
what does it mean to be a young carer?
The official definition is this: “children and young people who provide regular or ongoing care for a family member who is physically or mentally ill, disabled, or misuses substances.’ it simply means: A young carer is a child or young person who cares for a family member who needs extra support.
Making things better for young carers
WHO TO TALK TO?
If you are worried about something, don’t keep it to yourself, there are lots of different people who you could talk
USEFUL NUMBERS
TOP TIPS FOR YOUNG CARERS
so, What is emotional support?
Many young carers give emotional support to the person they care for. This could be:
How you can get support
We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of our funders, donors, and local champions. Together, we’re building a brighter future for young carers across Gloucestershire.
What will happen after a referral?
An assessment worker will have visited you at your home or school to find out all about you, your family & your caring role. This is called an assessment.
