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Young Carers

Young carers are children under 18 who help to look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem.

If you're a young carer, you probably look after one of your parents or care for a brother or sister.You may do extra jobs in and around the home, such as cooking, cleaning or helping someone get dressed and move around. You may also give a lot of physical help to a parent, brother or sister who's disabled or ill.Along with doing things to help your brother or sister, you may be giving them and your parents emotional support, too.

We support young carers at Elmstead Wood. Our Young Carers Policy is below.