You're a Young Carer or Young Adult Carer if you're aged 25 or under and help to look after someone who has a disability, illness, long term health condition, mental health problem, or a drug or alcohol problem.
Many young people don't realise they're a Young Carer, it's just something they do.
Most Young Carers help to look after their mum or dad, brother or sister, but it could be a grandma, grandad, aunt or other family member that needs your help and support.
Some Young Carers help to look after someone from being very young.
Young Carers can help with shopping, housework, cooking or personal care, such as helping someone get dressed, have a bath or go to the toilet.
They can also give emotional support to someone who has mental health problems or an addiction.
If all this sounds like you and your life then maybe you're a Young Carer or Young Adult Carer?
The good news is that there is support services available, including the Derbyshire Young Carers Support Service.
If you're a Young Carer you're not on your own, it's thought there are a massive 700,000 Young Carers in the UK.
Watch videos and read stories about the lives and experiences of other Young Carers.
If you are under 11 and you think you are a Young Carer then this page is for you
If you're a Young Carer of secondary school age, 12 to 17 years old, then this page has information and advice for you
If you're a Young Adult Carer then this page has information, advice and details of support services for your age group
If you're a Young Carer you're not on your own - It's thought there are 800,000 in the UK. Watch videos and read the stories of other Young Carers
There are a range of services in Derbyshire where Young Carers can go for support, information and advice. There are lots of websites and helplines you can use too
Use the Directory to find support services for unpaid carers in Derbyshire. You can search by area and the type of service you want.
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Many Young Carers say juggling caring with school or college causes stress and pressure. Our Young Carers 12- 17 years page has info on where you can get help with managing school or college.
Being a Young Carer can affect your health, social life and self-confidence. A survey found that 50% of Young Carers felt stressed because of their role.
There are thought to be 800,000 Young carers in the UK, that’s 1 in 5 secondary school pupils. But 35% say nobody at their school knows that they are a carer.
A survey found that 1 in 10 Young Carers were late to school at least once a week or left early because of their caring role. The average amount of days missed per year by Young Carers was 48 school days.
Are you one of the 800,000 Young Carers in the UK? Watch videos and read stories about other Young Carers to see if you relate to the challenges they face.
