Young Carers Information
Who are young & young adult carers?
Young Carers (ages 5-18) and Young Adult Carers (ages 16-25) are ordinary young people from all sorts of families and backgrounds who look after or help a family member, friend, neighbour or other who is affected by:
- Disability
- Physical illness
- Mental illness – anxiety, depression, other
- Drug / Alcohol abuse
- Translation or communication difficulties
What kind of thing do young carers do?
They may help with:
- Housework
- Shopping
- Giving medication
- Looking after brothers and sisters
- Listening and emotional care
- Translation or communication
- Physical care
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How can this affect young carers?
Although young carers can feel proud of their caring role, some young carers may feel…
- Stressed, tired or sad
- Lonely
- Worried
They may also feel that they miss time with their friends and miss out on things at school
If that sounds like you we can offer…
- Time out & fun
- Peer support
- Info and support
- Someone to talk to
- Advice and one to one support
- Support in school or college
- Access to funding
- Breaks from caring
…and a chance to:
- Meet other young people
- Try new activities
- Learn new skills
- Have a break
- Have fun and much, much more
Need a break?
North Ayrshire Young Carers are currently helping lots of young people aged between 8 and 25. We’re here to support you!
“I wish I had more time with my friends but when I go to the Young Carers group I feel great; I have my friends and I meet new ones there too.”
