Young carers

From the section: Support offer for carers

Young carers

Help improve support for carers

Would you like to influence support provided to unpaid carers in Solihull? Register your interest today and get involved.

Young carers (aged 5-18) and young adult carers (16-25) provide regular unpaid emotional or physical support to someone at home who has:

  • a physical disability
  • mental health needs
  • a long term / terminal illness
  • a sensory impairment
  • a learning Disability
  • issues with drugs or alcohol.

Solihull Young Carers (part of Carers Trust Solihull) are here to help.

They:

  • provide one-to-one support, information and advice
  • support children with school issues, including homework
  • organise local groups, activities, days out and holidays
  • arrange practical help at home and breaks from caring
  • make sure young carers’ voices are heard (advocacy)

Visit the Solihull Young Carers website