Young carers are children and young people aged 5 – 18 and young adult carers are aged 16 – 25 years.

They care for someone at home with the following:

  • Physical disability
  • Mental Health Needs
  • Long term / terminal illness
  • Sensory impairment
  • Learning Disability
  • Substance misuse

When caring, young carers can carry out the following tasks:

  • Emotional support
  • Family responsibilities
  • Housework
  • Medical care
  • Communication
  • Support with finances

Caring can affect children and young peoples:

Time with friends and to socialise

Education

Emotional well-being

Physical health