Please complete the following information to refer yourself or somebody else who is under 18 to our services. Please use our Adult Carer form for those over 18.
The Action for Family Carers Young Carers Team offers support solely for young carers, focusing on issues connected to their caring responsibilities. Please ensure your referral meets these criteria and include as much detail as possible to help us prioritise and tailor our support effectively.
A young carer is a child or young person under the age of 18 who helps care for a family member with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or substance misuse issue. Young carers may take on responsibilities such as household tasks, medication management, emotional support, helping with personal care (e.g., washing, dressing) or helping with siblings.