Who is this service for?
Young people who are aged up to 18 living in Manchester and Salford who identify as being a young carer.
What is a Young Carer?
A young carer is someone who provides help and support to a relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness, or disability. Very often students do not recognise themselves as ‘young carers’; they are just family members, who find themselves in a caring situation, sometimes suddenly, sometimes gradually, and simply get on with what needs to be done.
A young carer may not always live with the person they care for, but their help may be essential in enabling that person to go on living independently.
It can help to know that you are a young carer; it is a way of recognising that what you are doing is a very important job. Caring can sometimes be demanding, both physically and emotionally. It may help to know that your work is recognised by others, and that there are services available to help support you in your role.