Young Carers
We know that being a Young Carer can sometimes feel overwhelming. You’re juggling school, friendships, and responsibilities at home that most people your age don’t have. This digital space is co-designed with Young Carers to help you access the support, time, and space to enjoy your life while caring for someone close to you. You might be just discovering you’re a Young Carer or you’ve been Caring for a while, either way, were here to help. There are two further pages Young Carers ID Card and Resources. You will find these by clicking the Young Carers tab at the top of the page and it will provide a drop down
In Your Own Words Media Section
‘Struggles’
What is a Young Carer?
Importance of Breaks
Young Carer Magazine
Young Carers Festival
The Young Carers Council
The Young Carers Council is a space where you and other Young Carers can come together to make the changes you wish to see in Wiltshire.
The Young Carers Council would love to hear from you!
Being a Young Carer is amazing and a big responsibility. By getting invoved you will be improving lives of other Young Carers and having fun too. If you would like to get involved with the Young Carers Council or have any questions, please contact Voice@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Young Carers Council Magazine
This magazine is a valuable resource which helps young people and professionals understand who a Young Carer is, how to help and what services can support them in the community.
Download your copy of PDF of Magazine here
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Young Adult Carer (YAC) Support
If you’re aged 16–25 and care for someone in your family, you’re likely to be a Young Adult Carer (YAC) and help is available to ensure you have the right support to balance your caring responsibilities and your own health, wellbeing, and education. Wiltshire has a designated YAC lead providing information and support including Carers assessments to ensure you are getting all the help you are entitled too. If you are already known to Youth Action Wiltshire, then ask your keyworker about specific YAC support.
Alternately if you are 16 – 18 you can fill in our wellbeing check to access further support or if your 18+ then you can refer yourself to Carers Together Wiltshire to request YAC support.
Get Help Young Carer ID Card Application and Wellbeing Self-Check
or if over 18 Get Help Carer ID Card Application and Self referral for support
“ YAC worker support has been nothing short of a miracle in my time of need. I self-referred to when looking for support. For six years I was stuck in a loop of caring for my dad and my mental health was taking a toll. Since the YAC worker has been supporting me, have been supported to join a gym and have a sense of self and community which is something I had not had for a very long time. I am currently in the process of learning to drive which is life changing. I cannot thank them enough for the amazing support given to me”
YAC aged 24 Wiltshire
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