Who are young carers?

We work with young people aged 8 to 18 years who are helping to look after someone at home. You might be helping look after a brother or sister, parent or grandparent with an illness, disability, mental health problem or a problem with alcohol/ drugs.

Did you know?

• In York there are around 400 young carers (identified in 2001 census) but some studies show there could be up to 3 in 20 pupils who care for a relative. 
• The census showed 175,000 young carers in the UK – there are likely to be many more than this as often people don’t think of themselves as carers.

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Get in touch

If you are one of these young carers, please get in touch! If you are working with young carers, or a parent and want to know more, please get in toucn with York Carers Centre.

Young Carers Revolution

Young Carers Revolution is a movement of change for young carers in York. They have created a DVD and media campaign to show how being a young carers impact their life For more information visit their blog.


 

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