How do I get help?

• Contact details for:
  • local Young Carers Workers
  • local telephone numbers
  • local and national organisations offering help and support
  • Young Carer Assessment

Effects of Caring?

• Helpful information - if this is you
  • are you stressed out?
  • are you struggling with school?
  • I'm being bullied - what can I do?
  • My back hurts! Looking after yourself
  • Are you wanting to stay on at school but can't afford it - financial help available.

The Law and Policies for Young Carers

• Explanations and links to legal advice and information
• Young Carer Assessment
• Young Carers Policy Guidelines (114KB - pdf help)
• Working with Young Carers - information for professionals (221KB - pdf help)

Get your voice heard by Government

The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is a national charity which aims to give local young people (11-18Yrs) a voice listened to by local and national government, and other agencies. Find out more

Contact us

• Carers in Devon
  Social Services Directorate
  The Annexe
  County Hall
  Topsham Road
  EXETER
  EX2 4QR

01392 382331

carersindevon@devon.gov.uk

• or call your local Social Services office