What is a young carer?

A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who does things that would normally be done by an adult. Often, this means they do jobs to help a family member meet their daily needs.  This might be a parent or a sibling or even a grandparent.

The person they support might have a physical disability, long-term illness or mental illness or ill-health. They might do tasks such as cooking meals, going shopping or making sure someone takes their medicine.  They may also give someone emotional support on a regular basis.

 

Get Help Today

 

Think your child might be a young carer?

You can now register them online on the Register or Refer page. Someone from Young Carers will then be in touch to see how they can help.

You can also download and email a completed Young Carer Self Referral Form, and they will talk to you about all the ways they can help.

Email: young.carers@carersinherts.org.uk

Telephone: 01992 58 69 69

For further information about all the support and benefits registering your child as a young carer can bring, please take a look at their website:

https://www.carersinherts.org.uk/young-carers/are-you-a-young-carer/