Who is a young carer?
A young carer is a child or young person who helps to look after a family member, friend or someone close to them. That person may have a long term health condition or disability.
Being a young carer can affect a young persons life, friendships and wellbeing, it can also impact their opportunities to take part in activities outside the home. Support is available to help young carers manage their caring responsibilities, do the things that are important to them, and reach the usual milestones expected of people their age, like attending school.
Support for young carers in Warwickshire
Caring Together Warwickshire provides support for young carers across Warwickshire.#
This can include:
- Information and advice
- A Young Carer's Assessment
- Emotional support
- Development of life skills
- Help if caring is affecting school or education
- Activities, trips and opportunities to take a break from caring responsibilities
- Opportunities for young carers to have their views heard
Young Carer's Assessment
A Young Carer's Assessment helps to understand the impact of caring on a young person's overall life and explores what support may be helpful.
Further information
For more information about the support available, visit Young Carers - Caring Together Warwickshire.