Benefits and support for young carers
Different types of support can make things a bit easier, like money to help with costs, help to protect your future benefits, and grants for things that could make life bet
Support for young carers
Support for young carers, on health and wellbeing, education and skills, and organisations that can help.
Are you a young carer
If you help to look after a member of your family or a friend who has a physical or mental illness, disability, or who takes drugs or alcohol, you are a young carer.
Health, wellbeing and activities for young carers
With the right support, young carers can stay healthy, enjoy their childhood and have the same chances as everyone else.
Education, learning and employment for young carers
There are lots of ways for young carers to learn new skills, prepare for the future, and build your confidence.
Fair Futures for Young Carers’ pledge
Key Children’s Services partners at the Council made meaningful pledges of support for Young Carers, inspired by artwork that powerfully expresses their lived experiences.