Many things that we do are because the Law says we can, or that we must not! Schools, hospitals, doctors, etc. exist because the Law says they should. The same is true for young people who have rights and young carers can also expect help and support. Below are some links to sites which help explain the Law as it affects young people and carers.

• Medway Young Carers Project
  An explanation of appropriate law
• Carers in Devon
  A general description of the law relating to carers
• The Site.org
  For 16 - 25 year olds - impartial advice: law, sex, money, drugs, housing
• UWhat
  This is a site which tries to make Government documents make sense including links to campaigning organisations.
• The Children's Legal Centre
  Free legal advice for young people and an education law advocacy project.
• National Youth Advocacy Service
  Advocacy and Information service for young people
• Children's News & Comment Site
• Children's Rights Alliance for England
  This is an alliance of over 180 organisations committed to children's human rights.

Find out more

• Carers' Assessment
• How do I get help?
• Effects of Caring