Young carers

A young carer is someone aged up to 18 who cares for someone at home who is unwell, disabled or has a mental health problem.

A young person may be a primary carer (the main person in charge of looking after someone) or a secondary carer (helping someone else, usually an adult, to care).

• FACTS 4 U 2: I care too - information for young carers (Easy read)
  

Support for young carers

The Oldham Young Carers' Project supports young carers by offering:

• Individual counselling
• Advocacy
• Advice and information
• Group social activities
• Workshops