Young Carers
Information for young carers - young people aged 18 or under who look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem. Topics covered include types of mental health condition, mental health services, the professionals that are involved in mental health care, young carers rights, the support that is available to young carers and how to get help in a crisis.
A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem.
If you are a young carer you provide very significant and often crucial help to your family but it is important that you realise the role you are playing. Being a young carer can affect your wellbeing so it is ok to ask for help and additional support is available if you need it.
If you aren't sure whether you are a young carer this guidance sheet might help you, or take a look at this leaflet from Action for Carers to see if this sounds like you.