A young carer is under 18 years of age. They help look after a parent, brother, sister or another relative or friend who due to their disability, frailty, illness or vulnerability cannot care for themselves without help. Young carers face serious caring responsibilities. In addition to the daily tasks they complete for their parents such as housework, cooking and bathing, they live with the added pressure of school and, often, a lack of understanding from schoolmates.
Created by teenagers in the United Kingdom who look after members of their family who are ill or need lots of help. Includes profiles, movies, interviews and personal experiences. http://www.bubblycrew.org.uk/
Aims to provide young carers in Hampshire with information on issues and the opportunity to share their own thoughts and feeling with others in a similar situation. http://www.youngcarers.hants.org.uk/
Support, advice and information for young carers in the Furness area of the United Kingdom. Also called the Natterjacks Project. http://www.natterjacks.org.uk/
Provides information and support for young carers in South Australia. Includes factsheets, stories, resources and news. http://www.carers-sa.asn.au/yc/
Designed by young carers to provide answers to questions about caring, how to obtain help and the opportunity to share experiences. http://www.devon.gov.uk/youngcarers/
