You’re a young carer if you’re under 18 and help to look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem. If you’re a young carer, you probably look after one of your parents or care for a brother or sister. You may do extra jobs in and around the home, such as cooking, cleaning or helping someone get dressed and move around. You may also give a lot of physical help to a parent, brother or sister who’s disabled or ill. Along with doing things to help your brother or sister, you may be giving them and your parents emotional support, too.
MYTIME Young Carers
MYTIME Young Carers is fighting to level the playing field for young carers. Young carers have been hidden in society for too long, with the vast majority juggling a huge amount of responsibility unsupported. At MYTIME we recognise and celebrate the incredible young people who do so much to support those that they care for. We believe that young carers should have access to the support, the friendships, and the opportunities every child and young person deserves.
Website
MYTIME Young CarersKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
Kooth
Living in Dorset Council area
If you are a young carer caring for someone who lives in the Dorset Council area please contact Carer Support Dorset.
Phone
0800 368 8349
Email
admin@carersupportdorset.co.ukLiving in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area
If you are a young carer, and care for someone living in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area, please contact the Children’s First Response Hub.
Phone
01202 123334
Email
childrensfirstresponse@bcpcouncil.gov.uk