Support for young carers
What a young carer is
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