You may be a Young Carer

Young Carers are aged between 8-15 years old and care for a family member of any age, due to disability, mental illness, chronic/terminal illness or problems relating to substance misuse.

What do Young Carers do?

• Domestic activities i.e. cleaning, ironing
• Household management i.e. shopping, cooking
• Financial and practical management i.e. paying bills
• Personal Care i.e. bathing, giving medication
• Emotional care
• Sibling care

Issues Young Carers can face:

• Low levels of confidence and self-esteem
• Poor educational attainment
• Social isolation and difficulty in making and maintaining friendships
• High levels of guilt, stress and anxiety
• Mental and physical health issues

What can PKAVS Young Carers Service offer?

• Residentials and day trips
• Group nights
• School support
• One-to-ones
• Family support
• Information, advice and advocacy
• Carers assessments

What to do next?

If you think you are a Young Carer, know someone who is, or if you are a professional you can make a referral here.

Alternatively contact:

PKAVS Young Carers Service

Tel: 01738 567076

Email: youngcarers@pkavs.org.uk