Young Carers

If you are a young carer (aged under 18) it’s important that you get the support you need.

The support available means that young carers: 

• should not have to carry out a regular and substantial amount of caring for a disabled person
• do not take on similar levels of caring responsibilities as adults

Local authorities should make sure that the education, development and general well-being of young carers is not affected by caring responsibilities.

To find out more about the help available to young carers, visit the Cheshire County Council Carers Website (external link)