A young carer is a young person aged between 8 and 18 who looks after, or helps to look after, someone at home who may be affected by:
You don’t have to live with the person, and caring doesn’t have to be full-time – you’re still a carer. This might be because of:
We can help you to cope with your caring role by:
If you are over 16, or if you are looking to refer someone else with their consent, you can do so using our referral form.
Caring for someone as an adult? See support for Adult Carers
