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Young Carers
Do you know a young carer?
A young carer looks after someone, such as a family member, who is ill or helps them by looking after someone else while they can’t. This can be very rewarding for the young person however; it is likely to mean more responsibilities additional to normal schoolwork and family life. Young carers can feel excluded from friends and family due to lack of time to socialise.
How can I support a young carer?
Be mindful of the additional caring tasks that the young person has as well expectations from schools and other activities.
Support them in contacting the service to receive a young carers assessment, which could entitlement to much needed support such as:
- help towards school or college activities
- accessing activities and a personal budget to pay for them
- help towards hobbies or interests
- equipment such as books or a computer
Get Help Now!
Here are a list of services that can help. The icons below tell you the type of support available.
Young Carers Notts
City & County
In person & Online
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Carers UK
City & County
Online
Nottingham Carers Association -Young Carer Engagement Education
City
In Person
Which services can I access?
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