Young Carers
What is a Young Carer?
A Young Carer is someone under the age of 18 who has caring responsibilities for a family member at home.
They are classed as a Young Carer if they provide regular caring tasks that consist of:
· Supporting a family member with a physical or learning disability
· Supporting a family member with a mental health problem
· Supporting a family member with a long-term illness
· Supporting with intimate personal care and hygiene
· Supporting with paying bills
· Supporting with child care for other siblings
· Practical support in the home such as housework, shopping or cooking
· Administering or supporting with medication
If you believe your child is a Young Carer, please get in contact with Alice Stone (Safeguarding Officer and Young Carer Lead) at a.stone@kaa.org.uk for further help and advice.
Resources
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/young-people/young-carers
https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/lscp/information-parents-carers-and-public/young-carers