Young Carers

Carers Bucks has a specific team that works with and supports young people aged from 6 to18 years who care for a family member because of a:

physical or mental illness
disability
drug or alcohol addiction

The cared for person may be a parent or brother or sister, or other relative living in the same household. The child or young person does not necessarily have to be providing ‘hands on’ care to be recognised as a young Carer. Even if there are services in place and other members of the family helping with the care, the emotional impact and restrictions due to the illness or disability can still have an enormous effect on the young Carer.

Young Carers are supported in a variety of ways:

regular meetings and outings
family events
one to one support where needed
someone to talk to who understands
access to Carers Grant money for breaks
newsletter written and edited by Young Carers

Contact our Young Carer team

Download a copy of the Young Carer referral form

Useful Links

Princess Royal Trust for Young Carers

Children’s Society Young Carers Initiative

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