Young carers
Young Carers
Are you under 18 and caring for a loved one? Or does a family member care for you? Find out about young carers here.
Explore a range of information on young carers and how you can access support for yourself or a family member.
If you are in the Birmingham area after the 1st of October and looking for young carers support access Birmingham Carers Hub.
What is a young carer?
Young carers are children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 who have a significant caring role for a family member.
Information for professionals
Social workers and professionals within an education setting such as teachers or support staff have been widely recognised as the people who are potentially most likely to identify hidden young carers. Explore how you can support a young carer:
Frequently asked questions about young carers:
What is the average age of a young carer?
The average age of a young carer is 12 years old. Young carers often have to take on responsibilities beyond their years, by supporting a family member.
What responsibilities do young carers have?
Young carers take on a range of responsibilities to support a family member. This can include practical tasks, providing emotional support, and financial responsibilities to name a few. For more information, explore what young carers do.
Further young carer support:
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