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Get support if you are a young carer

Please use this form if you are a young person in Medway, Merton or Southend-On-Sea

Being a young carer may have a big impact on your life, affecting your health, self-confidence, and social life.

You can struggle to juggle your education and caring, causing stress and pressure, and may sometimes miss school because of your caring role. Your teachers may not know about your caring responsibilities which can make accessing support harder.

You are not alone – we support other young carers like you. We can connect you to other carers, and give you access to lunch clubs, one-to-one sessions, trips out, and more.

Get in touch with us to access the help and advice you deserve.

If you are aged 13 or over you are able to consent yourself, if you are under 13 you will need to ask your parent or legal guardian to complete the parent / guardian referral form on our website. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept a referral if consent has not been given.

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Select your local service
Your details
Are you currently on a Child In Need (CIN) Plan?
Please indicate if home schooled or does not attend school
What level of care do you provide each week? Please include any emotional support as well as helping at home, preparing meals etc.
Do you have any needs of your own?
Please provide details including any named keyworkers and contact details
By family we mean anyone who lives with you or who helps with providing support. Please provide: a) name, b) relationship to you, c) indicate if they live with you.
How do you want to be contacted?
Times to avoid making contact
Parent guardian preferred contact method
What support are you interested in?
Or tell us anything else which may be useful in order to provide appropriate support
Please ensure the young carer consents to the referral.
If you're looking for support and you don't live in an area with Carers First services, please use the Carers Trust directory to find support in your area.
Go to Carers Trust website (Opens in new window)