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Young carers

Being a young carer

This area of the site is for young people who are caring for someone who is ill or disabled. You might have started caring without realising it. In this section you can find out more about:

 

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Your life

As a young carer, you have a right to be able to get out and socialise with friends and get help at school. You might also want some information on how you feel about caring. In this section you'll find information on:

 

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Caring and illnesses

Caring can be hard if you don't understand the condition of the person you look after. It can also be easier to care if you understand some of what the person you care for is going through. In this section you can find advice on:

 

Last reviewed: 10/08/2024

Next review due: 10/08/2024

Call Carers Direct on 0808 802 0202

Free, confidential information and advice for carers.

Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines and mobiles or you can request a free call back.

You can also ask for a call back in one of more than 170 languages including ربي, বাংলা, 中文, Français, ગુજરાતી, Polski, Português, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, Soomaali, Español, Türkçe and .اردو.

You can talk to an adviser live online or send a query by email.

Find out more about the Carers Direct helpline.

Services near you

Find addresses, phone number and websites for services for carers near you.

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