Young people with caring responsibilities
Are you a young person with caring responsibilities?
Are you under 18 and help to look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem?
You may look after one of your parents or care for a brother or sister, or do extra jobs in and around the home, such as cooking, cleaning or helping someone get dressed and move around.
Being a young carer can mean that life is demanding, but there is support out there for you.
How do I start getting support?
Young Carers Assessment
What is a young carer assessment and how can I get one? - Sidekick by Action for Children
If you care for someone in Dorset, go to Dorset Council Young Carers Service.
If you care for someone in Bournemouth, Poole or Christchurch go to BCP Council Young Carers Offer
Young Carer ID and Discount Card
A Carers ID Card is simple way of verifying your status as an unpaid Carer whenever you need to.
Carers Support Dorset
Support and information for Young Carers.
Dorset Support Networks
Dorset Mind
Local charity supporting people in Dorset experiencing mental health problems.
Rethink Mental Illness
Advice, support and information for those severely affected by mental illness.
National Support Networks
Childline
Service for children and young people in th UK who need support and advice on any issue.
The Children's Society
Helps young people who are suffering with anxiety, depression or abuse.
Action for Children
Protects and supports children and young people providing emotional care and support.
