Young Carers

Who is A Young Carer ?

A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who cares for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.​

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They often take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult. ​

What a Young Carers do...

Young carers and young adult carers undertake a range of tasks to support their family member.​

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This might include shopping, cooking, cleaning, managing medicines or money, providing personal care, helping people get out the house, keeping an eye on someone or providing emotional support.

If you think you may be a Young Carer or know someone who is, here is what you can do next:

• You can contact us by telephone: 01744 677279

• You can email us on info@sthelenscarers.org.uk  Please add your contact details; we will then call you back at a time that right for you. 

• You can complete our self-referral form by clicking on this link St Helens Young Carers Centre

• You can speak to the Young Carers Champion in our school - Mrs Montrose or Mrs Knowles

You can download the latest Young Carers newsletter below: