Support for young carers
What a young carer is
South Tyneside Young Carers Service
South Tyneside Young Carers Service is now delivered by TEN North East.
They will work with young people up to the age of 18 and carry out young carers assessments.
You are a young or young adult carer if you are aged under 25 and provide care to somebody.
This care might involve helping somebody with:
- getting dressed and washed
- housework, shopping and other everyday tasks
- collecting and giving medication
- communicating with others
- emotional support
Who you might care for
You could be caring for a parent, sibling, grandparent or other family member who:
- is disabled
- has a chronic illness
- has a mental health problem
- has a substance misuse problem
- has a condition that needs care, support or supervision