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Are you a Carer?
Often young people don’t think of themselves as being a carer, but if you look after someone else because they are disabled, have mental health problems, a long term health condition or are misusing drugs or alcohol then you are a carer. Help and support is available…
Examples of being a carer include helping your parents to look after a disabled brother or sister, taking care of a parent who is an alcoholic or drug user or taking care of a friend who suffers from depression.
Every caring situation is unique and can range from spending a couple of hours a week doing someone’s shopping and tidying up to pretty much looking after someone 24-7. Whatever the situation and regardless of your age, you have a right to information and support and you should never be left on your own to cope.
You also have the right to decide whether to be or remain a carer, which can be a difficult decision as it can effect how you get on with the person you care for and the rest of your family/friends. It is important that you consider yourself as much as the person you care for. Being a carer should never be something you are forced into doing and you shouldn’t feel under pressure to take on more responsibilities than you are comfortable with.
Click here for Frank and Honest’s ‘Being a Young Carer’ page and here for our ‘Help for Carers’ page.
Links & Contact Details
Name: Carers Wales
Web: www.carerswales.org
Email: info@carerswales.org
Tel: 029 2081 1370
Info: Carers Wales works to improve services for carers. They also provide information and advice to carers about their rights and how to get support
Name: Children in Wales
Web: www.childreninwales.org.uk
Email: info@childreninwales.org.uk
Tel: 029 2034 2434
Info: Children in Wales develop Young Carers networks throughout Wales which provide support and friendship for young carers.
Name: Young Carers Net
Web: www.youngcarers.net
Email: infowales@carers.org
Tel: 029 2022 1788
Info: Young Carers Net is a website for young carers run by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
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