Young Carers Projects
Everybody’s family is different
Some young carers do lots to help someone in their family to get up, to get washed and dressed or to get around in wheelchair.
Some young carers do lots of the household chores like shopping, cleaning, cooking - and maybe look after younger brothers and sisters as well.
Some young carers stay in the house a lot to be there for someone who finds it difficult to be alone. They might get very down or mis-use drugs/alcohol.
Whatever you do to look after the person in your family who has an illness, disability or drug/alcohol problem, a Young Carers Project can offer you:
- Fun! Evening clubs, weekends away, days out, holidays . . . . .
- Someone who will listen when you need it and who is on your side.
- Information and advice for the whole family. If the person you look after can find more help or benefits, that might mean more free time for you!
- Choices. We believe it’s our job to help you make choices, not to make them for you!
