Hooray - thanks Kittz, and nice to meet you!

Just to explain, the user group is the thing where a group of our users help us by offering their opinions on the website, and telling us what they think of plans that we've got. We want a wide variety of people on that, so someone who is brand new and enthusiastic like yourself would be great. We'll email you soon to get it sorted out. And we're still looking for others, so roll up everyone!

The other things you mentioned are different, though: we do have a system of "buddies", but that's where an experienced member of Youngcarers.net helps a new person through their first couple of weeks. Since you've only just joined you wouldn't really be able to do that, but if you're still interested in a few weeks, let us know! And finally, the Agony Aunt pages aren't for you folks to answer - that's just us, we're afraid!

 The Youngcarers.net team.