Young carers
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Are you a young carer?
Young carers are children who look after someone in their family who has an illness, a disability, a mental health problem or a substance misuse problem, taking on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult. If you are a young carer the organisations below may be able to help you.
Carers in Bedfordshire
Carers in Bedfordshire offer specialist support services for young carers and young adult carers across Bedfordshire. These include access to carer’s breaks, activities and outings, emotional and practical support, information, advice, advocacy and training and support to access a carer’s assessment from the local authority. If you are a young carer or young adult carer living in Bedfordshire and would like information on how Carers in Bedfordshire can support you please contact them.
Telephone: 0300 111 1919
Website: www.carersinbeds.org.uk
Central Bedfordshire Council
If you are a young carer living in Central Bedfordshire you will find some useful information by clicking on the link below:
www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/youth_support/Young-carers/default.aspx
Bedford Borough Council
If you are a young carer in the Bedford Borough area you will find some useful information by clicking on the link below:
http://www.bedford.gov.uk/health_and_social_care/carers.aspx
YC Net (Princes Royal Trust for Carers)
A website for young carers under the age of 19 provides information and advice on caring, mental health, drugs and alcohol, illnesses and disabilities.
Telephone: 0844 800 4361
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