Are you a Young Carer?
Young Carers at the Castle School
Support and Advice
If you’re under eighteen years old and look after another person at home, you are a young carer. If so, you’re not alone. It’s estimated there are 50,000 young carers in the UK.
You may be looking after a parent or another relative, like a sister or brother.
You may be looking after someone because:
- they’re disabled
- they have a long-term illness
- they misuse drugs or alcohol
- or because someone else is finding it hard to cope with being a parent or carer
As a young carer you may:
- find that you are not able to go out with your friends
- be confused or angry about the situation at home
- be having difficulties at school or college because of your responsibilities at home
- feel alone and unable to talk to anyone about your situation
- need help with the caring
We can help you with any of the above, you only have to ask, we think you’re fantastic, and
