We understand you may have been caring for your parent or sibling for quite some time.
As you transition into adulthood, we just wanted you to know we are still here for you, to give you all the support you need.
- You may experience isolation, difficulties coping at home, or worries about how you will fit working or studying in with your caring responsibilities.
- You may also have big decisions to make. For example, about going to university, or moving out of home.
- You may have worries about how the person you’re caring for will cope if you do move out.
That’s where we come in, to help, guide, and support you through everything you’re going through and help you to cope. We can also help you put plans in place so the person you’re caring for can cope when you’re not around, so you don’t have to put your ambitions and prospects on hold.
What we can do to help support you?
We understand you may need some help, to ensure you look after yourself and your wellbeing. If you don’t look after yourself, then you won’t be able to look after anyone else. We can offer:
- One-to-one support – where you can talk to the Young Adult Carer Team about your caring role and how this makes you feel. Counselling is also available.
- Our wellbeing practitioner is available for individual wellbeing support.
- Information, advice, and guidance – you can talk to the Young Adult Carer Team at any time about anything you need help and advice with.
- Clubs, workshops, and groups – where you can meet other young adult carers in a similar situation, make new friends, and talk about any worries.
- Carers Grant– this is money you can apply for to be able to pay for something that will help improve your health and how you feel. For example, getting your hair or nails done, or put towards a gym membership, or being able to study using new technology.
- Carers ID card – you can use it as proof you are a carer and to help you get discounts at local shops and leisure venues.
