Am I a Young Carer?
Do you help to look after a member of your family, who has an illness, disability, or who takes drugs or alcohol? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are a Young Carer.
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Support
We support all young carers, whatever you’re going through.
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Activities
From mindfulness & nature walks, to Young Carer Residentials and Conferences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Giving you a voice
Join a group of other young carers to discuss the things that affect your life and have your say on important issues that affect Young Carers.
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Aged 16 to 25?
If you care for someone and are aged 16 – 25, you are a Young Adult Carer. This still means you can get support from the Young Carers team until your 19th birthday, at which point you can start accessing support from the adult team at Carers in Hertfordshire. However, if you are already 18 when you are first referred to us then it will make more sense for you to go directly to the adult team. You can find out more about being a Young Adult Carer here.
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Other support for Young Carers and their families
There are other organisations in Hertfordshire that may be able to help you. Visit our Useful Links page to see some suggestions.
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Information for professionals
Find support and make referrals for young people who could be carers at the link below.
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Meet the team
Whether at home, at school, at a Young Carers event or on the phone, the team is here to help. Find out more about the team by clicking the link below!
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How do I get in contact?
Email the Young Carers team: young.carers@carersinherts.org.uk
Call us: 01992 58 69 69
Write to us:
Young Carers Team
Carers in Hertfordshire
The Red House
119 Fore Street
Hertford
SG14 1AXOr complete the online form on our Contact Us page.
