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Information about support services for young carers

  • Support for young carers

    Telling people about your situation can get you help and support with caring if you need it.

  • Young carers

    Who you can tell about your situation and get help and support with caring if you need it.

  • Young carer's support from Carers UK

    If you are a young carer and looking after someone on a regular basis, support and help is available to help you cope.

  • Being a young carer: your rights

    You're a young carer if you're under 18 and help to look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem. Your rights as a young carer.