A young carer is a person under the age of 18 who is looking after a family member with a long term illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse issue. Some people start giving care at a very young age and don't really realise they're carers. Other young people become carers overnight.
Tasks a Young Carer might do?
- Shopping
- Preparing Meals
- Looking after siblings
- Washing
- Looking after family
- Emotional Support
- Giving Medication
- Keeping Family Company
It's important you make the school aware that you are a young carer so you get the correct help and support in school.
Below are some useful links to online resources and downloadable documents.