Under 18s Carers
Tameside's Young Carers Project
Are you under 18 and looking after someone who is unwell or disabled?
- Who are Young Carers?
- How can the Young Carers project help?
- Who else can help?
- Local and National Organisations
Who are Young Carers?
Young Carers are children and young people up to 18 years old looking after someone at home who is unwell or disabled.
Most often this is their Mum or Dad, sometimes it is a brother or sister, grandparent or other relative who they live with.
As a Carer you may help with:
- doing the housework
- doing the shopping
- interpreting
- keeping an eye on someone
- washing or dressing
As one young carer said:
"Its not easy looking after a disabled mum/dad or maybe brother/sister or some other relative. You may not want to tell people because you may think they will make fun of you or the person you are looking after. It is important to tell someone so you don't feel alone and it is surprising how many people do actually care and will help you as much as possible".
(Andrew, aged 17: Tameside Young Carer)
How can the Young Carers project help?
The Young Carers Project can give you:
- individual advice and support;
- the chance to meet other young carers;
- regular trips and activities;
- a regular newsletter;
- a Young Carers Pack.
If you would like to join the Young Carers Project, contact the Young Carers Worker on telephone number 0161 368 3192.
Who else can help?
At School
- You can talk to any of your teachers if you need help with problems at school or want to talk about problems at home.
- Your school friends can listen to you.
- In secondary school the school nurse can answer questions you have about the medical problems of the person you care for.
- If you're having problems at school, in particular if you're having time off school because of your caring situation at home, the Education Welfare Officer will be able to help you sort them out.
At College
- You can talk to your personal tutor or the student advice service about problems you are having at college or at home.
Family Doctor
- You can make an appointment to see your G.P on your own if you're worried about your health or medical problems in your family. Your doctor can't talk to you though about your relative without their permission.
Remember you can always talk to your parents, family and friends
Local and National Organisations
You can also phone and talk to the following associations:
Carers National Association Line 
Offers Free help to every carer including children and young people. 
0808 808 7777
Childline
A free 24 hour helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. Offers confidential counselling for any problem. 0800 1111
Samaritans
A 24 hour confidential telephone service for anyone in despair. 0847 909 090
Tameside Carers Centre
Your local Centre provides advice and information to all carers. 0161 371 8963
The Library Service has a database of local groups and organisations in Tameside, which may be of interest to you.
This page is available in large print, Braille, audio tape and disk. Please contact the Public Information Officer on telephone number 0161 370 1179 for copies.
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