Not sure if you are a young carer or not? Do any of the following apply to you:
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Do chores for a relative, such as cleaning, because they are unable to? |
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Have a relative, including siblings, who are disabled, ill or injured, meaning that you have to care extra for them? |
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Live with a relative who is either an alcoholic or a drug user? |
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Help look after someone which means that you can't spend time with your friends or get your homework done? |
If any of these apply then you could be a young carer. There are thousands of young carers in the UK, so if you are a young carer or want to learn more please visit a special website just for young carers www.youngcarers.net which is run by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
Many local Crossroads Care offices support young carers through the normal services. For information on where your local office is please visit Local support on this website. In addition some Crossroads Care offices run specific Young Carer Projects, for information on these please click here.
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Carers Facts
There are currently 175,000 young carers (under 18). |
Testimonials
Simply took a strain off the family, it meant Mum could have some time with the family.
Lesley Guy |
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