Young carers

There is support available If you are aged between 5 and 25 years old and care for a family member with a:

• physical or mental illness
• disability
• drug or alcohol addiction

As a young and young adult carer, your caring role can have an impact on many areas of your life, including your:

• education
• physical and emotional wellbeing
• relationships with family and friends

There are organisations that can support you, for example, Carers Bucks.

Carers Bucks provides support to young carers and young adult carers across Buckinghamshire.

This includes:

• information and advice
• life skills sessions, social activities
• a chance to meet other young and young adult carers across the county

Their website has a wide range of resources available to carers of all ages, including ways to look after your own wellbeing. Carers Bucks can also provide 1-1 support if you need it.

If you look after someone, you have the right to ask for a carer’s assessment.

We can offer support and advice to help with your caring responsibilities.