Resources for young carers

Wednesday, 1 July 2026

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If you know of a young person who you believe to be a young carer, we can provide them with support.

A young carer is someone aged 17 or young who regularly helps look after a parent or guardian. Our support than help young carers manage their caring responsibilities and look after their own everyday needs.

You may have a carer role because:

  • a parent or guardian has care needs and there is no one else in the household to look after them
  • someone else in the household, such as another parent or your brother or sister is the main carer but:
    • they are often away from the home for long time periods working to support your family
    • they have become unwell, are suffering mental health problems, or are using alcohol, drugs or other substances to cope - you may be looking after them too
    • you regularly help them with some of the caring tasks.

Support includes:

  • Accessing support
  • Young carers assessment
  • Support plan
  • Getting help
  • Staying fit and healthy

To access our carer support service, please call (01482) 565560, or email the team.

Carers Trust

Carers Trust also offers support and advice for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. Help is available on money and benefits, caring for people with specific conditions, staying healthy and how to have a break from caring roles. Guidance is also available for practitioners to support Young Carers they may work with.

Young Carers National Voice

Young Carers National Voice is a young person-focused resource, offering support for young people and practitioners. This short video explains what the service does in more detail.

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