Young carers
A young carer is a person under 18 who provides or intends to provide care for another person. A young carer is a child or young person up to the age of 18 whose life is affected by being a carer for someone with a:
- Disability
- Long-term illness
- Mental health problem
- Problem with drugs or alcohol
When the need for a young carers assessment has been identified, a decision should be made about the most appropriate person to lead an assessment.
Read more information about young carers and young adult carers.