Young Carers

Young Carers Go Wild

Young Carers Bucks works with and supports children and young people aged 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

We have received funding to work with young Carers in families affected by substance dependency and/or acute mental illness. Find out more.

Contact our Young Carer team

Download a copy of the Young Carer referral criteria and form

Useful Links

Princess Royal Trust for Young Carers

Children’s Society Young Carers Initiative

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