Our Federation is proud to offer a Young Carers Network. 

A young carer is someone aged under 18 who cares for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction. 

• Young carers are already likely to have significantly lower educational attainment than their peers.

• Caring can also be an isolating experience but having the right support in place can give young carers a better chance  of succeeding in all parts of their lives. 

Our Young Carers program helps young carers to cope with their caring role through specialised services delivered by its network of local carer organisations across the UK.  Activities offered include:

• Activities and breaks.
• Peer and community support, including young carer groups and peer mentoring schemes.
• Information, advice and guidance, including one-to-one support and age appropriate information.
• Emotional support.
• Advocacy.
• Brokerage and support planning.
• Training in subjects such as health and safety, wellbeing and life skills.
• Supporting families and young carers to apply for appropriate benefits.
• Emergency planning support.
• Whole family support.
• Engaging young carers in informing service development.

 If you think that your child might be a young, please contact us and we will be happy to  ensure that your child receives the support they need.